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DUNSTABLE, MASSACHUSETTS
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
OF THE OFFICERS AND COMMITTEES
PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT WITH YOU TO THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING
7:00 P.M. MAY 12, 2014
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Emergencies - Fire - Police – Ambulance Dial 911 Police 649-7445 Fire 649-6661 Dog Officer 978-502-2022 Dunstable Public Library 649-7830 Greater Lowell Regional Voc. High School 454-5411 Groton Dunstable Regional Supt. Office 448-5505 Nashoba Associated Board of Health 772-3335 Veteran’s Agent 649-3919 Town Hall Offices: Note new Main Town Hall Telephone Number: 649-4514 Accountant Ext. 221 Assessors Ext. 227 Board of Health Ext 229 Building Inspector Ext. 226 Conservation Commission Ext. 230 Elder Assistant-Council on Aging Ext. 223 Planning Board Ext. 230 Plumbing, Gas & Wiring Permits Ext. 227 Board of Road Commissioners Ext. 227 Selectmen Ext. 224 Tax Collector Ext. 228 Town Clerk Ext. 222 Treasurer Ext. 228 Water Department Ext. 230
Scheduled Meeting Times Assessors meet 2nd Thursday evening of month Conservation Commission meets 2nd & 4th Monday evening of month Board of Appeals meets as posted Board of Health meets 1st & 3rd Tuesday evening of month Planning Board meet 1st & 3rd Monday evening of month Board of Road Commissioners meets as posted Recreation Committee meets 2nd Monday at 7:30PM Selectmen meet every Monday evening at 7:00PM Water Commission meets every 4th Tuesday of month at7:00PM
Office Hours Assessors Days 7:30AM-2:30PM Monday-Thursday Board of Health Day 1PM-2:30PM Tuesday 1:00PM-3:00PM Wednesday Building Inspector Evening 6:00PM-8:00PM Monday Conservation Commission Days 7:30AM-3:00PM Monday –Thursday COA-Elder Assistant Days 12:00PM-4:00PM Tuesday
12:00PM-3:00PM Wednesday Library 3:00PM-8:00PM Tuesday 10:00AM to 2:00PM Wednesday 10:00AM to 8:00PM Thursday 10:00AM to 2:00PM Friday 10:00AM to 2:00PM Saturday Planning Board Days 7:30AM-3:30PM Monday –Thursday Selectmen’s Office Days 9:00AM to 4:00PM Monday-Friday Tax Collector Evening 6:30PM to 9:00PM Monday Days 8:00AM to 1:30PM Tuesday 8:00AM to 2:00PM Wednesday 8:00AM to 1:00 Thursday & Friday Others by Appointment Only Town Clerk Days 9:00AM to 3:00PM Tuesday-Thursday Evening 6:00PM to 8:00PM Monday
Others by Appointment Only Water Commission Days 7:30AM-3:00PM Monday – Thursday
TOWN OF DUNSTABLE
ANNUAL REPORT
2013
PLEASE BRING THIS REPORT WITH YOU TO THE
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 7:00 P.M.
MAY 12, 2014
INDEX Aging, Council on ..........................................................................................................................70 Appointed Officers and Staff ...........................................................................................................4 Assessors, Board of ........................................................................................................................55 Building Inspector ..........................................................................................................................57 Cemetery Department ....................................................................................................................69 Community Preservation Committee .............................................................................................72 Conservation Commission .............................................................................................................73 Elected Officers and Staff ................................................................................................................1 Election Results Special State Primary, April 30th 2013 ......................................................................................14 Annual Town Election, May 20th 2013 ......................................................................................46 State Election, June 25th 2013 ....................................................................................................49 Electrical Inspector ........................................................................................................................58 Fire Department .............................................................................................................................61 Gas Inspector .................................................................................................................................89 Health, Board of .............................................................................................................................63 Libarary, Dunstable Free Public ....................................................................................................75 Planning Board ...............................................................................................................................76 Plumbing Inspector ........................................................................................................................60 Police Department ..........................................................................................................................64 Road Commissioners, Board of .....................................................................................................68 Schools Superintendent of Schools ..........................................................................................................77 Director of Business and Finance ...............................................................................................78 Pupil Personnel Services .............................................................................................................79 Peter Twomey Youth Center ......................................................................................................80 Groton-Dunstable Regional High School ...................................................................................81 Groton-Dunstable Regional Middle School ...............................................................................83 Swallow Union Elementary School ............................................................................................84 Boutwell Early Childhood Center...............................................................................................85 Greater Lowell Technical High School District .........................................................................86 Selectmen, Board of .......................................................................................................................11 Tax Collector .................................................................................................................................62 Town Accountant ...........................................................................................................................90 Town Clerk ....................................................................................................................................12 Town Forest Committee ................................................................................................................88 Town Meetings Annual Town Meeting, May 13th 2013 .......................................................................................14 Special Town Meeting, November 12th 2013 .............................................................................49 Town Treasurer ..............................................................................................................................54 Town Warrants .............................................................................................................................118 Water Commissioners ....................................................................................................................89 Zoning Board of Appeals .............................................................................................................117
* denotes resignation
ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE TOWN OF DUNSTABLE - 2013
Selectmen DANIEL F. DEVLIN Term Expires 2014WALTER F. ALTERISIO Term Expires 2015KENNETH J. LEVA Term Expires 2016
Assessors GEORGE A. FROST Term Expires 2014ROBERT RICARDELLI Term Expires 2015BRETT A. ROCK Term Expires 2016
Board of Health MARIA E. AMODEI Term Expires 2014ROBERT E. PARKIN Term Expires 2015WILLIAM B. MOELLER Term Expires 2016
Tax Collector & Town Treasurer BONNIE S. RICARDELLI Term Expires 2014
Town Clerk CAROL A. SKERRETT Term Expires 2016
Board of Road Commissioners
DAVID W. CRANDALL, SR.* Term Ended 4-30-2013PETER M. GOVE Appointed May 6, 2013THOMAS F. DUMONT Term Expires 2014MICHAEL L. MARTIN Term Expires 2015DANA C. KINNE Term Expires 2016
Town Moderator ROBERT F. NELSON Term Expires 2014
Tree Warden ROBERT E. BACON Term Expires 2014
Constables
JON N. CRANDALL, JR. Term Expires 2014BRETT A. ROCK Term Expires 2014
Greater Lowell Reg. Voc. Tech. School DAVID E. TULLY Term Expires 2015
Groton-Dunstable Reg. School Dist.
JAMES E. FREY Term Expires 2014LOUIS DELOUREIRO Term Expires 2015
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Trustees Public Library JOANNE L. MIKOL Term Expires 2014CATHERINE E. BENCE Term Expires 2015JOHN CALLAHAN Term Expires 2016
Cemetery Commissioners DAVID F. SEARS Term Expires 2014DAVID R. HARDMAN Term Expires 2015JUDITH K. LARTER Term Expires 2016
Water Commissioners BRYAN CONANT Term Expires 2015KARL J. HUBER, JR. Term Expires 2014ROBERT R. GAMACHE Term Expires 2016
Park Commissioners JAMES E. TULLY Term Expires 2014JEFFREY HASTINGS Term Expires 2015NEIL J. ATWOOD Term Expires 2016
Planning Board WILLARD J. GOLDTHWAITE, JR Term Expires 2014JOAN M. SIMMONS Term Expires 2015JOSEPH J. VLCEK Term Expires 2016GEORGE J. BASBANES Term Expires 2017BRETT A. ROCK Term Expires 2018
Commissioners of Trust Funds JAMES E. TULLY Term Expires 2014VACANT Term Expires 2015ALAN E. CHANEY Term Expires 2016
Commissioners to Expend Proctor & Parkhurst Trust Funds CAROL E. VAILLANCOURT Term Expires 2014DANICE N. PALUMBO Term Expires 2015MARGERY E. KIMPTON Term Expires 2016RUTH TULLY Term Expires 2017PHILIPPE R. JUSSAUME Term Expires 2018
Commissioners to Expend Parkhurst Free Lecture Funds
JOAN M. SIMMONS Term Expires 2014JUDITH K. LARTER Term Expires 2015MARGERY E. KIMPTON Term Expires 2016SUSAN M. CHANEY Term Expires 2017VACANT Term Expires 2018
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Advisory Committee JOSEPH P. DEAN Term Expires 2014DANA E. METZLER Term Expires 2014CHRISTINE E. MUIR Term Expires 2015KEVIN W. WELCH Term Expires 2015RONALD J. MIKOL Term Expires 2016HAROLD K. SIMMONS Term Expires 2016
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*denotes resignation Δ deceased X in box indicates confirmation
APPOINTED OFFICERS & STAFF 2013
Town Accountant KIMBERLY S. FALES-IMA TOWNSEND Term Expires 2014
Town Forest Committee ALAN CHANEY Term Expires 2014JEFFREY HAIGHT Term Expires 2015RONALD PATENAUDE Term Expires 2016
Zoning Officer DANA E. BARNES Term Expires 2014HARRY CULLINAN, Alternate Term Expires 2014
Zoning Board of Appeals TED O. GAUDETTE* Term Expires 2014 LISA O’CONNELL Term Expires 2015JOHN B. MARTIN, JR Term Expires 2016LEO TOMETICH Term Expires 2017GERALD MEAD Term Expires 2018
& Associate Members
-VACANT- Term Expires 2014-VACANT- Term Expires 2015RUTH A LOWDER Term Expires 2016
Board of Registrars AMY SCHEMBECHLER Term Expires 2014EVELYN METZLER Term Expires 2015BARBARA E. MARTIN Term Expires 2016
Council on Aging
GERALD W. SIMMONS Term Expires 2014MARILYN SHERIDAN Term Expires 2014JANICE A. O’DONNELL Term Expires 2015MARJORIE W. RYDER Term Expires 2015BETTE E. AMODEI Term Expires 2016MARY DONOVAN MOELLER Term Expires 2016T. BRIAN O’DONNELL Term Expires 2016RUTH L. TULLY, ELDER ASSISTANT
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Conservation Commission MARILYN L. PIKE Term Expires 2014JUAN J. AMODEI Term Expires 2014ALAN CHANEY Term Expires 2015JUDITH K. LARTER Term Expires 2016JEFFREY HAIGHT Term Expires 2017LEAH D. BASBANES Term Expires 2017WILLIAM B. MOELLER Term Expires 2018
Recreation Commission
DEREK J. BERNARD Term Expires 2014JAMES E. TULLY Term Expires 2015BRIAN LOCAPO Term Expires 2016-VACANT- Term Expires 2017ROBERT A. BUSSER Term Expires 2018
Town Counsel
RICHARD W. LARKIN Term Expires 2014
Town Engineer
JEFFREY RIDER, Cuoco & Cormier Engineering Associates, Inc.
Term Expires 2014
Surveyors of Lumber
FRANK COVER CHARLES W. TULLY, JR.
Veterans' Grave Agent ALAN E. CHANEY Term Expires 2014
Veterans' Agent
PETER J. GEORGES Term Expires 2014
Gas & Plumbing Inspector JAMES L. DOW Term Expires 2014
Electrical Inspector DAVID G. SWEET Term Expires 2014DAVID G. SWEET II, Alternate Inspector Term Expires 2014
*denotes resignation Δ deceased X in box indicates confirmation
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Building Inspector DANA E. BARNES Term Expires 2014HARRY CULLINAN, Alternate Inspector Term Expires 2014
Dog Officer
SUSAN J. HOGAN Term Expires 2014
Animal Inspector MICHAEL F. PALUMBO Term Expires 2014
Fire Chief BRIAN C. RICH Term Expires 2014
Pound Keepers
Fence Viewers and Field Drivers
CHRISTOPHER M. DETURK Term Expires 2014ROBERT E. KENNEDY Term Expires 2014
Historical Commission RAYMOND SULLIVAN Term Expires 2014LISA D. GERVAIS Term Expires 2014CAROL E. BACON Term Expires 2015GERALD J. DURKIN Term Expires 2015CATHERINE O. IRZYK Term Expires 2016TIMOTHY P. JOYCE Term Expires 2016ANNE L. DAVIS Term Expires 2016
North Middlesex Council of Governments WALTER F. ALTERISIO Selectmen’s Delegate
Election Officers BETTE F.AMODEI CAROL DRISCOLLAMY SCHEMBECHLER MARILYN SHERIDANMICHAEL UDOT CORAL WEBBERLORRAINE WEST ANN-MARIE WRIGHT ELECTION WARDEN, GERALD W. SIMMONS DEPUTY WARDEN, ROBERT GUERNSEY
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*denotes resignation Δ deceased X in box indicates confirmation
Police Chief JAMES G. DOWNES III Term Expires 2014
Police Lieutenant JAMES W. DOW Term Expires 2014
Police Sergeant DARRELL GILMORE Term Expires 2014
Master Patrolmen
ERIK HOAR NICHOLAS PAPAGEORGIOU
Patrol Officers CHARLES A. CHAPRALES RYAN J. KOLESMATTHEW K. TULLY
Reserve Police Officers GEORGE AGGOTT SEAN G. READYJOHN KOYUTIS GREGG SANBORNJEFFREY D. SWIFT LOUIS BERARDSHAWN R. DRINKWINE MATTHEW J. SECHDANIEL R. ADAMS
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Special Police Officers Groton
Pepperell DAVID SCOTT JAMES PETERS ALAN LESSIEURSTEVEN D. BEZANSON STEPHEN MULKERINRICHARD SMITH STEVEN BURKETODD BLAIN NICK PARKERBRUCE HASKINS JARED CARRUBBAFABRIZIO VESTRI WILLIAM GREATHEADHAYLIE BOUTWELL DAVID QUERZEPAUL NELSON THOMAS MASKALENKORYAN FOGARTY ARMANDO HERRARAJEREMIAH FRIEND
Tyngsborough
RICHARD BURROWS RICHARD HOWECHRISTOPHER CHRONOPOULOUS SHAUN WOODSJOHN MANNING MARK BOURQUESHAUN WAGNER BRYAN NASWORTHYCYNTHIA WEEKS THOMAS WALSHSTEVEN MANNING CHRISTOPHER RIDERCHARLES MELANSON CHARLES RUBINOMICHAEL CASELLA KENNETH HEALEYPETER KULISICH STEPHEN DESILETSROBERT COTE DANIEL WHITMANJOHN COBURN PAUL PATALANONATHAN ABDULLAH KEVIN RONANEDWARD CAISSIE WALESCA CARRUCINIBRIAN JONES KENNETH HEALEY
CHIEF DONALD L. PALMA, JR. ROBERT BREAULTPETER S. BRESLIN GORDON CANDOWPAUL R. CONNELL JAMES A. CULLEN IIIRICHARD C. ELIE DERRICK J. GEMOSJEFFREY M. GIGLIOTTI JASON M. GOODWINIRMIN L. PIERCE III DALE P. ROSEEDWARD P. SHERIDAN SR. COREY E. WAITEBETHANY EVANS RYAN FOGARTYGEORGE R. AGGOTT EDWARD BUSHNOENICHOLAS C. BELTZ KEVIN T. HENEHANSTEPHEN MCANDREW RACHEL E. MEADRACHEL ROBINSON
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Cultural Council DAWN S. BUZAN Term Expires 2014KAREN SCHWETZ Term Expires 2014DONNA STRAM Term Expires 2016LAURA TULLY-ROTHMAN Term Expires 2016COLLEEN F. WELCH Term Expires 2016SHARON S. FLANAGAN Term Expires 2017
Cable Committee VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT VACANT
ADA Coordinator DANA E. BARNES Term Expires 2014
Emergency Management Director JON N. CRANDALL, JR. Term Expires 2014
Technology Advisory Committee KENNETH T. FAUBEL FRANK O’CONNELLBERNARD A. DINATALE SUSAN P. WRIGHTJAMES CONSIDINE
Affordable Housing Committee MEMBERS appointed 9-30-2013: MARGARET ABEYTA WILLIAM J. AHERN ROBERT F. NELSON ALAN E. CHANEYCAROL E. BACON MARY DONOVAN MOELLERWILLIAM S. JENNINGS
Agricultural Commission CHARLES W. TULLY, JR. Term Expires 2014CARL B. FLOWERS Term Expires 2015ALBERT N. HORTON Term Expires 2015SUSAN M. CHANEY Term Expires 2016JOAN M. SIMMONS Term Expires 2016
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George J. Basbanes, designated by Planning Board Term Expires 2014James E. Tully, designated by Park Commission Term Expires 2014David Nicholson, designated by Affordable Housing Term Expires 2011Kenneth J. Leva, Selectmen’s delegate Term Expires 2014Joan M. Simmons, Member at Large Term Expires 2014Susan K. Psaledakis, Member At Large Term Expires 2015Joseph P. Dean, Member at Large Term Expires 2016
Community Preservation Committee Judith K. Larter, designated by Conservation Term Expires 2014Timothy L. Joyce, designated by Historical Commission Term Expires 2014
Safe Pathways Committee JOHN M. CALLAHAN DIANA L. DALIDALISA A. GERVAIS CATHERINE O. IRZYKROBERT J. IRZYK JULIANNA PERRISSINOTTOSUSAN K. PSALEDAKIS BRUCE S. TANNENBAUM
Capital Projects Committee
WILLIAM J. AHERN ALAN E. DAVISRONALD J. MIKOL PAT PLAEHNJAMES F. REGAN
Memorial Strategy Review Committee
CAROL E. BACON ALAN E. CHANEYANNE L. DAVIS JOSEPH P. DEANROBERT E. KENNEDY DANA E. METZLER
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
The Board usually meets at the Town Hall on Monday evenings commencing at 7:00 P.M. with any variations to this schedule posted accordingly.
The Board, as always, would like to extend its thanks to all the individuals on town boards and committees who continue to unselfishly donate their time and energy to maintain Dunstable and the things we most cherish about this town we live in.
The members were elected to serve in the following roles for this term: Daniel F. Devlin as Chairman, Walter F. Alterisio as Procurement Officer and Kenneth J. Leva as Clerk.
The Board continues to welcome citizen participation and attempts to work with the citizens and the many boards, officers and committees in an effort to keep up with the many changes Dunstable is experiencing. Members on the Board have been actively working with Police & Fire Departments, Road Commissioners, GDRSD School Committee and Fincom to name just a few.
The Board continues to work on the Governance Committee’s recommendations relative to the Financial Management Review report from the analysis conducted by the Technical Assistance Section of Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services, the Board has been working toward implementation of Governance Committee & DLS recommendations.
The Board continues to work with multiple boards, officials and committees addressing issues as they come up during the year, and will endeavor to continue to do so, to insure all residents can be familiar with proposed project(s) and share ideas and concerns.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN Daniel F. Devlin Walter F. Alterisio Kenneth J. Leva Danice N. Palumbo, Administrative Secretary
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REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK In 2013, the Town adopted a format used widely throughout Massachusetts to combine a Special Town Meeting within the Annual Town Meeting. Previous year fiscal matters were clearly identified and addressed first. This practice allows us to hold one voter registration period and issue one warrant.
Voters approved an article to appropriate by authorizing the Treasurer to borrow the sum of $136,748.00 to pay the Town of Dunstable’s share of the proposed Groton-Dunstable Regional School District’s Technology Capital Improvement Plan, as adopted by the Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee on March 13, 2013. The Town voted to accept a gift of land from the Drummey family said land being situated at or near Lower Dam Way. In November, voters approved to amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding Section 26, Temporary Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers. Voters approved an article to raise and appropriate a sum of $32,000.00 to provide for the salary of a Town Administrator for the balance of Fiscal Year 2014 in the event the Town hires such a person, and further to authorize the insertion in future budgets of a new budget item category under “Selectmen” entitled “Town Administrator Salary”. The Town Clerk’s Office continued to hold Saturday hours in January and February for the convenience of our residents. In 2013, the Town Clerk’s office posted 360 board and committee meetings and collected $5,159.25 in fees to the Town of Dunstable. I hereby submit the annual report of the Town Clerk’s Office for the year ending 2013 to the Board of Selectmen and Citizens of Dunstable, Massachusetts. Respectfully submitted,
Carol A. Skerrett, Town Clerk CMMC
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In May, voters approved a warrant article pursuant to G. L. Chapter 41 §1B, to make the office of Tax Collector and the office of Treasurer appointive by the Board of Selectmen, for a term not to exceed three (3) years, subject to approval at the next Annual Town Election, however the articles failed on the ballot at the Annual Town Election. Voters repealed the existing “Advisory Board” bylaw which was amended in certain areas at the recommendation of the Department of Revenue. Voters also approved an article to amend the Zoning Bylaw to authorize Solar Photovoltaic Facilities in the town in certain zoning districts.
REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK 2013 Population (calendar year to Dec. 31) 3,180 Registered Voters 2,218 Active Voters 2,171 Inactive Voters 47 Democrats 422 Republicans 384 Unenrolled 1,404 Other 8 VITAL STATISTICS The Town Clerk’s office recorded births, deaths and marriages as follows: Births Males 3 Females 6 Total Births Recorded 9 Deaths Males 7 Females 12 Total Deaths Recorded 19 Marriages 2 DOG LICENSES
A total of 549 dogs and 4 kennels were licensed amounting to $3,581.00 to the Town of Dunstable. Female/Male @ $10.00 $330.00 Spayed/Neutered @ $6.00 2,856.00 Kennels 300.00 Senior Licenses @ $.00 00 (30 issued) Late Fees/Fines/Violations 95.00 Total Town of Dunstable $3,581.00 NON-CRIMINAL CITATIONS Total Citations Received - Marijuana $300.00 Total Town of Dunstable $300.00
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BUSINESS CERTIFICATES/RAFFLE PERMITS/VOTER AND STREET LISTINGS
Total Business Certificates – $440.00 Total Raffle Permits Issued - 50.00 Total Voter Lists and Street Lists 40.00 Underground Tank/Pole Recording 20.00 Total Town of Dunstable $550.00 COPIES OF CERTIFIED RECORDS
Certified Copies of Records $672.25 Notary Services 56.00 Total Town of Dunstable $728.25
TOWN OF DUNSTABLE
SPECIAL STATE PRIMARY OFFICIAL RESULTS April 30, 2013
TOTAL VOTES CAST: 374 17% Voter Turnout (2,222 registered voters) TOTAL DEMOCRAT BALLOTS CAST: 220 59% TOTAL REPUBLICAN BALLOTS CAST: 154 41% Senator In Congress Candidate Tape Auxiliary Totals Democrats: Stephen F. Lynch 90 0 90 Edward J. Markey 129 1 130 Blanks 0 0 0 Totals 219 1 220 Republican: Gabriel E. Gomez 83 0 83 Michael J. Sullivan 46 0 46 Daniel B. Winslow 24 0 24 Blanks 1 0 1 Totals 154 0 154
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING May 13, 2013
After determining that a quorum was present, the Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm by Moderator, Ted O. Gaudette. The Tellers who included Robert Nelson, Dan St. Jean, Mary Beth Pallis and John Callahan, were sworn in by Town Clerk. An admirable contingent of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts participated in the presentation of the flags. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, announcements included a thank you to the people who worked to assemble the town reports and to Troop 28 who delivered the reports to the townspeople. Mr. Moderator invited all to the Monument dedication and a reminder of the Dunstable Memorial Day Parade. Ron Mikol acknowledged Ted Gaudette; though his term as Moderator was brief,
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Ted has held service to the town in many capacities for several years. The check-in table was staffed by Ann-Marie Wright and Alexandra Wright. Town Clerk Carol Skerrett read the greetings; a motion was made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the articles (voted in the affirmative unanimously), ending with the closing of the warrant and return of service. ARTICLE 1. Motion made and seconded that the Town accept the 2012 Town Report as printed with the following corrections:
a. Index – Town Accountant’s Reports begin on page 79, not 77 b. Index – page 77 reserved for Advisory Board summary and town budget insert
Majority Vote Required
Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously ARTICLE 2. Motion made and seconded that the Town have the Selectmen appoint for a term of one year, one Pound Keeper, two Fence Viewers, two Field Drivers and three Surveyors of Lumber.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
FISCAL YEAR 2013
ARTICLE 3. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote to appropriate by transfer from retained earnings, in the Water Enterprise Fund, the sum of $25,861.00, for the purpose of funding the acquisition of new or replacement equipment as deemed necessary by the Board of Water Commissioners for FY2013.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 4. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote to take no action (vote to pay unpaid bills) as none is necessary.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 5. Motion made and seconded that the Town transfer from surplus revenue $20,000.00 to supplement the Fincom Reserve Account, #0001-01-132-5960-0000-000, to provide for transfer funding for the remainder of the current fiscal year.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
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ARTICLE 6. Motion made and seconded that the Town transfer $1,715.00 from surplus revenue to the Library Salaries & Wages Account, #0001-06-610-5120-0000-000, for the purpose of paying accumulated sick time upon retirement in FY2013.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 7. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate by transfer from retained earnings, in the Water enterprise Fund, the sum of $14,246.00, for the purpose of funding major repairs to existing equipment or other existing capital assets as deemed necessary by the Board of Water Commissioners for FY2013.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously ARTICLE 8. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate by transfer from retained earnings, in the Transfer Station Enterprise Fund, the sum of $27,326.00 for the purpose of funding operations for the remainder of Fiscal Year 2013 or other existing capital assets as the Board of Health deems necessary.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
FISCAL YEAR 2014
ARTICLE 9. Motion made and seconded that the Town raise and appropriate the following sums to defray the expenses for the Town, including fixing the Salary & Compensation of elected Town Officers as follows: Selectmen (three) @ $600.00 per year; Assessors (three) @ $300.00 per year, Town Clerk @ $27,831 per year; Tax Collector @ $23,601 and Town Treasurer @ $23,601.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Selectmen - 122 13,800
0001-01-122-5120-0000-000
Selectmens Salaries/Stipend 1,800
0001-01-122-5210-0000-005
Selectmens Energy (Rental Utilities) 200
0001-01-122-5240-0000-005
Selectmens Repairs and Maint (Rental)
700
0001-01-122-5300-0000-005
Selectmen Professional and Tech 200
0001-01-122-5300-0000-006
Selectmen Special Legal 7,500
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GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Selectmen - 122 0001-01-122-5310-0000-005
Selectmen Tuition Reimbusement 200
0001-01-122-5340-0000-005
Selectmens Communication 1,200
0001-01-122-5420-0000-005
Selectmens Office Supplies Expense 300
0001-01-122-5710-0000-005
Selectmens In-State Travel 150
0001-01-122-5730-0000-005
Selectmens Dues and Membership 700
0001-01-122-5730-0000-008
No. Midd. Council of Govt 850
SALARIES 1,800
OPERATIONS 12,000
FINCOM - 131 150
0001-01-131-5580-0000-005
Finance Committee Other Supplies -
0001-01-131-5730-0000-005
Finance Committee Dues and Memberships
150
Reserve Account - 132
25,000
0001-01-132-5960-0000-000
Reserve Account 25,000
Accountant - 135 45,181
0001-01-135-5120-0000-000
Accountant Compensation -
0001-01-135-5120-0000-001
Accountant Clerical 6,592
0001-01-135-5300-0000-004
Accounting Annual Audit 10,000
0001-01-135-5300-0000-005
Accountant Exp Profssional and Tech 26,733
0001-01-135-5340-0000-005
Accountants Communication 175
0001-01-135-5420-0000-005
Accountants Office Supplies 1,329
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FINCOM - 131
0001-01-135-5600-0000-560
PY Encumbrance -
0001-01-135-5710-0000-005
Accountant In-State Travel 200
0001-01-135-5730-0000-005
Accountant Dues and Membership 152
SALARIES 6,592
OPERATIONS 38,589
Assessors - 141 52,074
0001-01-141-5120-0000-000
Assessors Salaries/Stipend 900
0001-01-141-5120-0000-001
Assessors Associate 26,946
0001-01-141-5120-0000-002
Assessors Clerical Wages 12,035
0001-01-141-5240-0000-005
Assessors Repair and Maint Service -
0001-01-141-5300-0000-005
Assessors Professional and Technical 7,400
0001-01-141-5301-0000-005
Assessors Prof & Tech Prop Review Assessment
3,500
0001-01-141-5340-0000-005
Assessors Communication 125
0001-01-141-5380-0000-005
Assessors Other Purchased Services -
0001-01-141-5420-0000-005
Assessors Office Supplies 868
0001-01-141-5710-0000-005
Assessors In-State Travel 200
0001-01-141-5730-0000-005
Assessors Dues and Memberships 100
SALARIES 39,881
OPERATIONS 12,193
Treasurer - 145 33,601
0001-01-145-5120-0000-000
Treasurers Salary 23,601
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Treasurer - 145
0001-01-145-5190-0000-001
Treas/Coll. Certification (Set) 1,000
0001-01-145-5300-0000-005
Treasurers Professional and Technical
6,980
0001-01-145-5340-0000-005
Treasurers Communication 800
0001-01-145-5420-0000-005
Treasurers Office Supplies 655
0001-01-145-5710-0000-005
Treasurers In-State Travel 65
0001-01-145-5730-0000-005
Treasurers Dues and Memberships 45
0001-01-145-5780-0000-005
Other Bank Charges 455
SALARIES 24,601
OPERATIONS 9,000
Tax Collector - 146 36,401
0001-01-146-5120-0000-000
Tax Collectors Salary 23,601
0001-01-146-5300-0000-005
Tax Collector Professional and Technical
6,678
0001-01-146-5300-2009-005
Tax Lien Fees -
0001-01-146-5340-0000-005
Tax Collectors Communication 4,000
0001-01-146-5420-0000-005
Tax Collectors Office Supplies 1,895
0001-01-146-5710-0000-005
Tax Collectors In-State Travel 182
0001-01-146-5730-0000-005
Tax Collectors Dues and Membership 45
SALARIES 23,601
OPERATIONS 12,800
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Town Legal Professional and Technical - 151
30,000
0001-01-151-5300-0000-000
Town Legal Professional and Technical
30,000
Dog Program - 160 400
0001-01-160-5340-0000-005
Dog Lic Communication 100
0001-01-160-5580-0000-005
Dog License Program Other Supplies 300
Town Clerk - 161
30,481 0001-01-161-5120-0000-000
Town Clerks Salary 27,831
0001-01-161-5190-0000-001
Town Clerk Certification (Stipend) 1,000
0001-01-161-5300-0000-005
Town Clerk Professional and Technical
500
0001-01-161-5340-0000-005
Town Clerk Communication 300
0001-01-161-5420-0000-005
Town Clerks Office Supplies 500
0001-01-161-5710-0000-005
Town Clerks In-State Travel 150
0001-01-161-5730-0000-005
Town Clerks Dues and Memberships 200
SALARIES 28,831
OPERATIONS 1,650
Elections - 162 6,150
0001-01-162-5120-0000-000
Election & Reg. Wages (Changes every year)
1,100
0001-01-162-5190-0000-000
Election and Registration Stipends -
0001-01-162-5240-0000-005
Elections Repairs and Maintenance
300
0001-01-162-5300-0000-005
Elections Professional and Tech 1,500
0001-01-162-5340-0000-005
Election and Reg Communication 3,000
20
Elections - 162
0001-01-162-5580-0000-005
Election & Reg. Other Supplies 250
SALARIES 1,100
OPERATIONS 5,050
Registrar - 163 225
0001-01-163-5120-0000-000
Registrar Salary/Stipend 225
SALARIES OPERATIONS
225
Conservation - 171 14,709
0001-01-171-5120-0000-001
Conservation Comm Clerical 13,424
0001-01-171-5300-0000-005
Conservation Professional and Technical
125
0001-01-171-5340-0000-005
Conservation Communication 150
0001-01-171-5420-0000-005
Conservation Comm. Office Supplies 100
0001-01-171-5580-0000-005
Conservation Other Supplies 100
0001-01-171-5710-0000-005
Conservation Comm. In-State Travel 75
0001-01-171-5730-0000-005
Conservation Comm. Dues and Memberships
600
0001-01-171-5780-0000-005
Conservation Other Expenses 135
SALARIES 13,424
OPERATIONS 1,285
Planning Board - 175 14,424
0001-01-175-5120-0000-001
Planning Board Clerical 13,424
0001-01-175-5300-0000-005
Planning Bd Professional and Tech 650
21
Planning Board - 175
0001-01-175-5300-0000-006
Planning Bd NRLT Legal -
0001-01-175-5340-0000-005
Planning Bd Communication 180
0001-01-175-5420-0000-005
Planning Bd Office Supplies 170
SALARIES 13,424
OPERATIONS 1,000
Zoning Board - 176 2,500
0001-01-176-5120-0000-000
Part Time Wages 500
0001-01-176-5120-0000-005
Zoning Bd Salaries/Stipend 500
0001-01-176-5300-0000-005
Zoning Bd Professional & Technical 1,000
0001-01-176-5340-0000-005
Zoning Bd of Appeals Communication
-
0001-01-176-5420-0000-005
Zoning Bd Office Supplies 500
0001-01-176-5730-0000-005
Zoning Bd Dues and Memberships -
SALARIES 500
OPERATIONS 2,000
Town Hall - 192 87,196
0001-01-192-5110-0000-000
Town Hall Clerical 44,936
0001-01-192-5120-0000-000
Town Hall Clerical Part Time Wages 1,030
0001-01-192-5120-0000-001
Town Hall Caretaker Inside Janitor/Recycler
4,430
0001-01-192-5210-0000-005
Town Hall Energy 15,000
0001-01-192-5230-0000-001
Town Hall Caretaker Non Energy Utilities
-
0001-01-192-5230-0000-005
Town Hall Non- Energy Utilities 4,000
22
Town Hall - 192
0001-01-192-5240-0000-005
Town Hall Repairs and Maint 7,000
0001-01-192-5290-0000-001
Town Hall Caretaker Outside Property Related Services
-
0001-01-192-5290-0000-005
Town Hall Other Property Related Services
3,500
0001-01-192-5300-0000-005
Town Hall Professional and Tech 1,000
0001-01-192-5340-0000-005
Town Hall Communication 4,500
0001-01-192-5340-0000-009
Town Hall Phone/Computer -
0001-01-192-5420-0000-005
Town Hall Office Supplies 1,200
0001-01-192-5430-0000-005
Town Hall Building Repairs and Maint
100
0001-01-192-5450-0000-001
Town Hall Caretaker Inside Custodial Supplies
-
0001-01-192-5450-0000-005
Town Hall Custodial Housekeeping Supplies
500
0001-01-192-5580-0000-005
Town Hall Other Supplies -
0001-01-192-5600-0000-560
PY Encumbrance -
0001-01-192-5780-0000-005
Town Hall Other Charges -
SALARIES 50,396
OPERATIONS 36,800
Town Rentals - 193 200
0001-01-193-5210-0000-013
160 Pleasant St. Energy 200
Town Reports - 195
5,000 0001-01-195-5380-0000-000
Town Reports 5,000
0001-01-195-5420-0000-000
Town Report Office Supplies -
0001-01-195-5710-0000-000
Town Reports In State Travel -
23
Town Engineer - 199 10,000
0001-01-199-5300-0000-005
Town Engineer 10,000
SALARIES -
OPERATIONS 10,000
TOTAL GENERAL GOVERNMENT
407,491
SALARIES 204,149
OPERATIONS 203,342
PUBLIC SAFETY
Police Department 210
961,436
0001-02-210-5110-0000-000
Police Chief Salary 99,994
0001-02-210-5110-0000-001
Police Wages 443,818
0001-02-210-5110-0000-002
Admin Assistant 32,272
0001-02-210-5120-0000-001
Police Wages Part Time 12,635
0001-02-210-5120-0000-003
Police Station Custodial Part Time Wages
3,638
0001-02-210-5120-0000-011
Police Station Custodial Wages -
0001-02-210-5130-0000-001
Police Overtime 129,362
0001-02-210-5140-0000-001
Police Differentials 14,823
0001-02-210-5210-0000-011
Police Station Energy 8,923
0001-02-210-5230-0000-011
Police Station Non-Energy Utilities 400
0001-02-210-5240-0000-005
Police Station Maint and Repair Service
1,000
0001-02-210-5240-0000-006
Police Cruiser Repairs and Maint. 8,468
0001-02-210-5240-0000-007
Police Radio Repair and Maint. 7,002
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Police Department 210
0001-02-210-5240-0000-011
Police Repair and Maintenance Service
1,000
0001-02-210-5270-0000-005
Rentals and Leases 600
0001-02-210-5290-0000-011
Police Station Other Property Related Services
1,855
0001-02-210-5300-0000-005
Police Expense Professional & Tech (Training)
5,803
0001-02-210-5310-0000-005
Police Tuition Reimbursement 3,000
0001-02-210-5340-0000-005
Police Expense Communication 700
0001-02-210-5340-0000-007
Police Radio Communication 63,397
0001-02-210-5340-0000-011
Police Station Communication (Phone)
3,300
0001-02-210-5380-0000-008
Police Lockup 3,500
0001-02-210-5380-0000-011
Police Station Other Purchased Services
500
0001-02-210-5420-0000-005
Police Dept. Office Supplies 5,600
0001-02-210-5450-0000-011
Police Station Custodial and Housekeeping Supplies
2,000
0001-02-210-5480-0000-006
Police Vehicular Supplies 40,000
0001-02-210-5580-0000-005
Police Other Supplies 15,147
0001-02-210-5580-2011-009
Police Record Mgt Sys ATM 5/10 FY 2011
-
0001-02-210-5580-0000-011
Police Station Expense Other Supplies
1,303
0001-02-210-5730-0000-005
Dues and Memberships 11,100
0001-02-210-5730-0000-007
Police Radio Dues and Membership 6,204
0001-02-210-5740-0000-006
Police Cruiser Insurance Premiums -
0001-02-210-5850-2011-009
Police New Cruiser Cap Lease 2011 34,093
0001-02-210-5870-0000-011
Police Station Replacement Equipment (New)
-
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Police Department 210
SALARIES 736,541
OPERATIONS 224,895
Fire Department - 220
142,350
0001-02-220-5110-0000-000
Fire Dept. S & W 21,000
0001-02-220-5120-0000-000
Fire Dept. Training S & W 11,000
0001-02-220-5100-0000-000
Fire Chief Wages 44,500
0001-02-220-5190-0000-000
Fire Stipend -
0001-02-220-5190-0000-005
Fire Dept Other Services -
0001-02-220-5210-0000-005
Fire Dept Energy 3,500
0001-02-220-5230-0000-005
Fire Dept Non-Energy Water 150
0001-02-220-5240-0000-005
Fire Repairs and Maint Expense 11,000
0001-02-220-5300-0000-005
Fire Dept Professional & Technical Service
2,000
0001-02-220-5300-0000-007
Fire Dept. Training (Chief Only) 2,000
0001-02-220-5340-0000-005
Fire Dept Communications 7,000
0001-02-220-5420-0000-005
Fire Dept. Office Supplies 600
0001-02-220-5430-0000-005
Fire Dept Building and Equip Repairs and Maint
2,000
0001-02-220-5450-0000-005
Fire Dept. Custodial and Housekeeping Supplies
300
0001-02-220-5460-0000-005
Fire Dept Groundskeeping Supplies -
0001-02-220-5480-0000-005
Fire Dept Vehicular Supplies 7,000
0001-02-220-5490-0000-005
Fire Expense Food and Food Service Supplies
500
0001-02-220-5580-0000-005
Fire Dept Firefighting Supplies 3,800
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Fire Department - 220
0001-02-220-5580-0000-007
Fire Training Firefighting Supplies -
0001-02-220-5600-0000-560
PY Encumbrance -
0001-02-220-5720-0000-005
Fire Dept Out of State Travel -
0001-02-220-5730-0000-005
Fire Dept. Dues and Memberships 1,000
0001-02-220-5850-0000-006
New Fire Equipment 9,400
0001-02-220-5859-0000-006
Replacement Equipment 15,600
SALARIES 76,500
OPERATIONS 65,850
Building Inspector - 241
17,535
0001-02-241-5120-0000-000
Building Inspector Salary 16,235
0001-02-241-5300-0000-005
Building Insp. Professional & Technical
400
0001-02-241-5340-0000-005
Building Inspector Communication 100
0001-02-241-5420-0000-005
Building Insp. Office Supplies 300
0001-02-241-5710-0000-005
Building Insp. In-State Travel 450
0001-02-241-5730-0000-005
Building Insp. Dues and Membership 50
SALARIES 16,235
OPERATIONS 1,300
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Gas Inspector - 242 2,224
0001-02-242-5120-0000-000
Gas Inspector Salary 2,224
SALARIES 2,224
OPERATIONS -
Plumbing Inspector - 243
1,704
0001-02-243-5120-0000-000
Plumbing Insp. Salary 1,704
SALARIES 1,704
OPERATIONS -
Electrical Inspector - 245
6,624
0001-02-245-5190-0000-000
Electrical Inspector Stipend 6,624
Animal Inspector - 249
400
0001-02-249-5380-0000-001
Insp of Animal Exp 400
Emergency Management - 291
4,416
0001-02-291-5340-0000-000
Emergency Management Communications
4,016
0001-02-291-5580-0000-000
Emergency Management Other Supplies
100
0001-02-291-5710-0000-005
Emergency Management In-State Travel
300
Dog Officer - 292
8,500 0001-02-292-5190-0000-000
Dog Officer Salary/Stipend 8,500
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Forestry Public Works - 294
10,650
0001-02-294-5290-0000-000
Tree Warden Other Property Service 10,500
0001-02-294-5300-0000-000
Tree Warden Professional Services -
0001-02-294-5530-0000-000
Tree Warden Public Works Supplies 85
0001-02-294-5730-0000-000
Tree Warden Dues and Memberships 65
TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY 1,155,839
SALARIES 833,204
OPERATIONS 322,635
SCHOOLS - 300
GDRSD - 300
4,559,755 0001-03-300-5320-0000-001
G. D. R. S. District 4,162,255
0001-03-300-5910-0000-002
G. D. R. S. Debt 397,500
GLRVTS - 300
186,369 0001-03-300-5320-0000-003
G. L. R. V. T. H. S. 184,769
0001-03-300-5910-0000-004
G. L. R. V. T. H. S. Debt - NEW 1,600
TOTAL Regional & Vocational Schools
4,746,124
PUBLIC WORKS
Highway Department Operations - 422
342,782
0001-04-422-5110-0000-000
Highway S. & W. 141,394
0001-04-422-5120-0000-000
Highway Part-Time Wages 5,000
0001-04-422-5120-0000-001
Highway Clerical 16,759
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Highway Department Operations - 422
0001-04-422-5130-0000-000
Highway Overtime 5,050
0001-04-422-5210-0000-007
Highway Energy 6,395
0001-04-422-5240-0000-006
Highway Repairs and Maint service 8,120
0001-04-422-5240-0000-007
Highway Machinery Fund Service 25,825
0001-04-422-5240-0000-013
Highway Paving Service 60,900
0001-04-422-5240-0000-014
BrushSigns&Line Paint 22,685
0001-04-422-5270-0000-007
Highway Expense Rental -
0001-04-422-5270-0000-008
Highway Lease Purchase 15,895
0001-04-422-5300-0000-006
Highway Maint Prof & Tech -
0001-04-422-5300-0000-007
Highway Mach. Professional and Tech
1,663
0001-04-422-5340-0000-007
Highway Communication 4,796
0001-04-422-5420-0000-007
Highway Machinery Office Supplies 256
0001-04-422-5450-0000-007
Highway Custodial and Housekeeping Supplies
1,279
0001-04-422-5460-0000-006
Highway Groundskeeping Supplies -
0001-04-422-5480-0000-006
Highway Vehicular Supplies -
0001-04-422-5480-0000-007
Highway Machinery Vehicular Supplies
20,300
0001-04-422-5530-0000-007
Highway Machinery Public Works Supplies
5,243
0001-04-422-5580-0000-007
Highway Machinery Other Supplies 1,023
0001-04-422-5600-0000-560
Highway PY Encumbrance -
0001-04-422-5720-0000-006
Highway Out of State Travel Costs -
0001-04-422-5730-0000-007
Highway Dues and Memberships 200
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Highway Department Operations - 422
SALARIES 168,203
OPERATIONS 174,579
Snow Removal - 423 281,012
0001-04-423-5110-0000-000
Highway Snow Removal Wages -
0001-04-423-5120-0000-000
Snow Wages Part Time 20,351
0001-04-423-5130-0000-000
Snow Removal Overtime 31,135
0001-04-423-5240-0000-000
Snow Removal Repair and Maintain Equipment
-
0001-04-423-5240-0000-001
Snow Removal Repair and Maintenance Services
5,583
0001-04-423-5290-0000-000
Snow Removal Other Prop Services (Babin)
5,583
0001-04-423-5290-0000-003
Dec Ice Storm Other Purchased Services
-
0001-04-423-5290-0000-004
Snow Removal Plowing Outside Plow Companies
20,000
0001-04-423-5480-0000-000
Highway Snow Vehicular Supplies???
0001-04-423-5480-0000-001
Highway Snow Vehicular Supplies 6,090
0001-04-423-5530-0000-001
Snow Removal Supplies Salt 177,258
0001-04-423-5530-0000-002
Snow Removal Supplies Sand 2,842
0001-04-423-5530-0000-003
Snow Removal Supplies Chemicals 12,171
0001-04-423-5530-0000-004
Snow Removal Supplies - Other Chemicals
-
SALARIES 51,486
OPERATIONS 229,526
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Street Lights - 424 7,700
0001-04-424-5210-0000-000
Street Lights Energy 7,700
Subtotal Hwy Dpt 631,495
Transfer Station - 433
13,521
0001-04-433-5240-0000-001
Landfill Monitoring Expense 2,100
0001-04-433-5965-0000-000
Town subsidy 11,421
SALARIES -
OPERATIONS 13,521
Cemetery - 491 12,933
0001-04-491-5120-0000-000
Cemetery Wages 10,433
0001-04-491-5120-0000-002
Cemetery Interment Wages -
0001-04-491-5230-0000-000
Cemetery Non-Energy Utilities(Water)
200
0001-04-491-5240-0000-000
Cemetery Repairs and Maint Services -
0001-04-491-5270-0000-001
Cemetery Rentals and Leases -
0001-04-491-5290-0000-000
Cemetery Other Property Related Services
1,500
0001-04-491-5380-0000-002
Cemetery Interments -
0001-04-491-5430-0000-000
Cemetery Build and Equip Repair Supplies
350
0001-04-491-5460-0000-001
Cemetery Care of Lots Groundskeeping Supplies
350
0001-04-491-5580-0000-000
Cemetery Other Supplies 100
SALARIES 10,433
OPERATIONS 2,500
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Subtotal Other Public Works
26,454
TOTAL PUBLIC WORKS 657,949
SALARIES 230,122
OPERATIONS 427,827
HUMAN SERVICES
Board of Health - 510
14,116
0001-05-510-5120-0000-000
Board of Health Wages 4,842
0001-05-510-5270-0000-005
Board of Health Rentals and Leases 1,200
0001-05-510-5340-0000-005
Board of Health Communication 500
0001-05-510-5380-0000-002
Nashoba Bd of Health Assm 6,924
0001-05-510-5420-0000-005
Board of Health Office Supplies 500
0001-05-510-5730-0000-005
Board of Health Dues and Memberships
150
SALARIES 4,842
OPERATIONS 9,274
Town Nurse Assessment -522
3,100
0001-05-522-5380-0000-000
Town Nurse Assessment 3,100
Mental Health Assessment - 523
400
0001-05-523-5380-0000-000
Mental Health Assessment 400
Council on Aging - 541
16,744
0001-05-541-5120-0000-000
Council On Aging Wages 6,286
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Council on Aging - 541
0001-05-541-5340-0000-000
Council On Aging Communications -
0001-05-541-5380-0000-005
Council on Aging Bus 7,500
0001-05-541-5420-0000-000
Council on Aging Office Supplies 200
0001-05-541-5490-0000-000
COA Food and Food Service Supplies 2,500
0001-05-541-5710-0000-005
Council on Aging In-St Travel -
0001-05-541-5730-0000-005
COA Dues and Memberships 258
SALARIES 6,286
OPERATIONS 10,458
Veterans Affairs - 543
20,481
0001-05-543-5120-0000-000
Veterans Agent Salary 5,050
0001-05-543-5300-0000-002
Meetings and Conferences 1,200
0001-05-543-5340-0000-002
Veterans Communication 1,182
0001-05-543-5490-0000-002
Vet Services Food and Food Service Supplies
1,320
0001-05-543-5580-0000-002
Veterans Other Supplies 850
0001-05-543-5600-0000-560
Vet Services PY Encumbrance -
0001-05-543-5710-0000-002
Veterans In-State Travel 339
0001-05-543-5730-0000-002
Vet Services Dues and Memberships 540
0001-05-543-5770-0000-006
Veterans Benefits 10,000
SALARIES 5,050
OPERATIONS 15,431
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TOTAL HUMAN SERVICES 54,841
SALARIES 16,178
OPERATIONS 38,663
LIBRARY, PARKS & RECREATION
Library Operations - 610
143,446
0001-06-610-5120-0000-000
Library S. & W. 73,194
0001-06-610-5210-0000-005
Library Energy 26,000
0001-06-610-5230-0000-005
Library Non-Energy Utilities 400
0001-06-610-5240-0000-005
Library Repairs and Maint 4,000
0001-06-610-5240-0000-005
Library Repairs and Maint (Johhnson Controls)
5,500
0001-06-610-5270-0000-005
Library Rentals and Leases 2,000
0001-06-610-5290-0000-005
Library Other Pro Related Serv 100
0001-06-610-5300-0000-005
Library Professional and Technical Services
500
0001-06-610-5340-0000-005
Library Communication 2,000
0001-06-610-5420-0000-005
Library Office Supplies 150
0001-06-610-5450-0000-005
Library Custodial and Housekeeping Supplies
500
0001-06-610-5580-0000-005
Library Other Supplies 29,102
0001-06-610-5710-0000-005
Library Milage - In State Travel -
0001-06-610-5730-0000-005
Library Dues and Memberships -
SALARIES 73,194
OPERATIONS 70,252
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Library Consortium and Other Dues - 611
11,600
0001-06-611-5730-0000-000
M.V.L. Consortium Dues 11,600
Technical Expense and Other Supplies - 620
13,950
0001-06-620-5580-0000-000
Tech Exp Other Supplies 13,950
0001-06-620-5580-0000-560
PY Encumbrance -
Cable TV, Comm and Other Supplies - 630
-
0001-06-630-5580-0000-000
Cable TV Com Other Supplies -
Recreation Department - 631
2,080
0001-06-631-5270-0000-005
Recreation Rentals and Leases -
0001-06-631-5380-0000-005
Rec. Other Purchased Service 2,080
Parks Department - 650
54,581
0001-06-650-5210-0000-000
Glacial/Parks -
0001-06-650-5210-0000-001
Larter Field Energy 2,050
0001-06-650-5290-0000-000
Parks Dept. Other Property Related Services
13,503
0001-06-650-5290-0000-001
Larter Field Maint. Other Prop 39,028
0001-06-650-5580-0000-000
Parlks Other Supplies -
0001-06-650-5580-0000-001
Larter Field Other Supplies -
0001-06-650-5600-0000-560
PY Encumbrance -
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Memorial Day Committee - 692
700
0001-06-692-5580-0000-000
Memorial Day Expenses 700
TOTAL LIBRARY & RECREATION
226,357
SALARIES 73,194
OPERATIONS 153,163
DEBT & INTEREST
Long Term Debt - 710
285,686
0001-07-710-5910-0000-000
Long Term Debt 285,686
Long Term Interest - 715
58,442
0001-07-715-5915-0000-000
Long Term Interest 58,442
Temporary Loan Interest - 725
- 907
0001-07-725-5925-0000-000
Temporary Loan Interest 907
TOTAL DEBT & INTEREST 345,035
INSURANCE & ASSESSMENTS
County Retirement System - 911
187,000
0001-09-911-5170-0000-000
County Retirement System 187,000
Unemployment Compensation - 913
-
0001-09-913-5700-0000-000
Unemployment Transfer to U/C Trust Fund
-
0001-09-913-5966-0000-000
Unemployment Comp Trans to Trust Fund
-
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Group Health Insurance - 914
224,871
0001-09-914-5700-0000-000
Group Health Insurance 224,871
FICA Town Share - 919
22,230
0001-09-919-5700-0000-000
FICA Town Share 22,230
Bldg/Vehicle Liab. Ins. - 945
97,763
0001-09-945-5740-0000-000
Bldg/Vehicle Liab. Ins. 97,763
TOTAL INSURANCE & ASSESSMENTS
531,864
Total Budget for the Fiscal Year Ended
$ 8,125,499
Motion made and seconded to vote on all line items not questioned.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
Items Questioned: 0001-03-300-5320-0000-003 Greater Lowell Regional Technical High School The Advisory Board missed $417.00 when adding for an amended total of $186,369.00. Motion made and seconded that the Town approve $186,369.00.
Majority Vote Required
Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 10. Motion made and seconded that the Town take no action (to accept any Gifts or Trust Funds) as no action is necessary.
Majority Vote Required Vote in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 11. No motion was offered to see if the Town will vote to hear reports of any Committees appointed at any previous Town Meeting. The Moderator inquired whether any Committee or person in attendance wishes to offer a report. There were no responses. ARTICLE 12. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote pursuant to G.L. Chapter 41, §1B, as amended, to make the office of Tax Collector appointive by the Board of Selectmen, for
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a term not to exceed three (3) years, subject to approval of this vote at the next Annual Town Election.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 13. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote pursuant to G.L. Chapter 41, §1B, as amended, to make the office of Treasurer appointive by the Board of Selectmen, for a term not to exceed three (3) years, subject to approval of this vote at the next Annual Town Election.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 14. Motion made and seconded that the Town take no action (borrowing in anticipation of reimbursement, the sum of Two Hundred Thousand Dollars ($200,000.00), or any other amount which might become available for the construction and improvement to town roads via State Reimbursement funds under G.L. Chapter 90, Section 34, Clause 127(A)) as no action is necessary.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 15. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate One Thousand Three Hundred ($1,300.00) Dollars collected from annual sales of Christmas Trees harvested from certain conservation lands into account #0001-01-171-5960-0000-000, authorized under MGL Chapter 40 Section 8C, and transferred to the Conservation Land Fund, with any & all expenditures from that fund to be made under the direction of the Conservation Commission.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
ARTICLE 16. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote to repeal the Advisory Board Bylaw, originally adopted pursuant to vote under Article 27 of the Annual Town Meeting of March 3, 1952, subsequently amended pursuant to vote under Article 7 of the Special Town Meeting of August 20, 1962, and substitute therefore the “Advisory Board Bylaw” exactly as printed in Article 16 on pages 105 and 106 of the 2012 Annual Report.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
Article 17. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate by authorizing the Treasurer to borrow the sum of $136,748.00 to pay the Town of Dunstable’s share of the proposed Groton-Dunstable Regional School District’s Technology Capital Improvement Plan, as adopted by the Groton-Dunstable Regional School Committee on March 13, 2013, and all costs associated and related thereto.
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2/3 Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 18. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote to accept a gift of land from the Drummey family said land being situated at or near Lower Dam Way. Motion made and seconded to amend the motion; motion passes in the affirmative to amend. Motion made and seconded that the Town accept a gift of land by deed of Patricia Drummey, the land being situated on the shore of Massapoag Pond and Lower Dam Way and being described as the FIRST parcel in a deed of Rose E. Macauley dated February 12, 1954, recorded with Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds at Book 1247, Page 429.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
Motion made and seconded to take article 31 of the warrant out of order and address it immediately.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
ARTICLE 31. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw to authorize Solar Photovoltaic Facilities in the town in certain zoning districts by inserting the necessary authorizing language in selected Sections, by adding Section 25, and by incorporating in the present Section 20, certain definitions, as follows:
[A]: Insert, add, or modify language in the following Zoning Bylaw sections as indicated to authorize facilities by Special Permit of the Planning Board:
(a), ffg. 6.7.13. “Sec. 6.8. Large-scale ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic Facilities, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 of this Bylaw.”
(b), ffg. 6.a.6. “Sec. 6.a.7. Additional uses by Special Permit of the Planning Board: Large-scale ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic Facilities, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 of this Bylaw.”
(c), ffg. 7.2. “Sec. 7.3. Additional uses by Special Permit of the Planning Board: Large-scale ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic Facilities, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 of this Bylaw.”
(d) Renumber and reorganize present Sec. 8.2. (a), (b) and (c) as follows:
(a): Retain as is;
(b): Modify to sub-(i) under (a);
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(c): Modify to sub-(ii) under (a); then,
add new “Sec. 8.2. (b) Additional uses by Special Permit of the Planning Board: Large-scale ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic Facilities, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 of this Bylaw.”
(e) Amend Sec. 8.3.1. to read, “Refer to Section 11, or, as to Solar Photovoltaic facilities, Sec. 25.”
(f) “Sec. 9.2. (d) Additional uses by Special Permit of the Planning Board: Large-scale ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic Facilities, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 of this Bylaw.”
(g) Amend Sec. 9.3.1. to read, “Refer to Section 11, or, as to Solar Photovoltaic facilities, Sec. 25.”
(h) “Sec. 10.1. (e) Additional uses by Special Permit of the Planning Board: Large-scale ground mounted Solar Photovoltaic Facilities, all in accordance with the provisions of Section 25 of this Bylaw.”
(i) Sec. 10.3., add at end of paragraph: “Notwithstanding the foregoing, Solar Photovoltaic facilities shall be governed under Sec. 25.”
[B] Insert Section 25 in the Zoning Bylaw, such that it shall read exactly as printed in Article 31 on pages 109 through 113 of the 2012 Annual Report, from “SECTION 25…” on page 109 to and including “…state-owned facilities.” On page 113;
[C] Add the following definitions to Section 20 of said Bylaw:
“Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Installation: A solar photovoltaic system that is structurally mounted on the ground, is not roof-mounted, and has a minimum rated nameplate capacity of 250 kW DC. Rated Nameplate Capacity: The maximum rated output of electric power production of the Photovoltaic system in Direct Current (DC).” During discussion, the Advisory Board expressed concerns and requesting this article be reconsidered to provide for tax and permit considerations. 2 abstains, 1 absent, 2 yes, 1 no. Planning Board held a hearing and voted to recommend the passage of this article. Motion made and seconded to table this article to the next Town Meeting.
Majority Vote Required Motion to Table Fails
Returning to the original motion:
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2/3 Vote Required Total votes: 60 (40 required for 2/3) Affirmative votes: 52 Voted in the Affirmative; Motion Passes ARTICLE 19. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund annual revenues in the amounts as recommended by the Community Preservation Committee for fiscal year 2014:
Principal payment, Ferrari Farm note $80,000.00Interest on Ferrari Farm note 44,300.00Principal payment, Best Triangle Parcel note 46,000.00Interest on Best Triangle Parcel note 1,265.00
Open Space Reserve 26,220.00
Community Housing Reserve 26,220.00Historic Reserve 26,220.00Administrative Expense 9,000.00
Balance to Budgeted Reserve 2,968.00 Additionally, $26,000 appropriated for principal payment on Best Triangle Parcel note funded from the Open Space Reserve account.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 20. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate the sum of $91,296.00 to operate the Transfer Station, pursuant to a requested budget of $15,696.00 for personnel and $75,600.00 for operating expenses, for the ensuing fiscal year and that $73,875.00 of this sum come from trash sticker revenue, $6,000.00 of this sum come from enterprise retained earnings, and that $11,421.00 of this sum be appropriated in the general fund as a subsidy to the transfer station.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
ARTICLE 21. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate the sum of $49,723.00 to operate the Water Department, pursuant to a requested budget of $16,946.00 for personnel and $24,190.00 for operating expenses, $3,391.00 for an emergency reserve fund and $5,196.00 transferred for reimbursement of indirect costs appropriated in the general fund for the ensuing fiscal year and that the full amount of this sum come from water enterprise revenues.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
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ARTICLE 22. Motion made and seconded that the Town authorize the Board of Health to enter into and/or extend a contract with any provider of household waste removal services, hazardous or otherwise, public or private, including by such vote the authority to enter into agreements under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 4 and/or 4A, or any other provisions of law and the authority in behalf of said Board of Health to determine terms and provisions of any such agreements, the cost of any such services to be defrayed pursuant to an appropriation made under Article 9 of this warrant budget lines items 433-5290.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 23. Motion made and seconded that the Town, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4A, authorize the Board of Health to enter into an Inter-Municipal agreement with one or more other governmental units to provide public health services which the Board of Health is authorized to perform, in accordance with an Inter-Municipal Mutual Aid Agreement to be entered into between the Town and various governmental units.
Majority Vote Required
Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 24. Motion made and seconded that the Town authorize the use of a revolving fund for the next fiscal year pursuant to the authority of Section 53E1/2 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as established under Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, to be administered and expended by the Cemetery Commission for the operation and maintenance of the cemetery including the payment of wages or salaries of employees of such facility who are not full time employees of the Town, such fund to be funded by receipts collected from sale of lots, interment fees and other such pertinent fees appertaining to the cemetery, the maximum dollar limit to be expended from such fund during the next fiscal year will be $20,000.00.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 25. Motion made and seconded that the Town take no action on this article as none is necessary (towards authorizing the Board of Selectmen to enter into and/or extend a contract with any provider of dispatch and related services, public or private.)
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 26. Motion made and seconded that the Town vote to authorize the use of a revolving fund for the next fiscal year pursuant to the authority of Section 53E1/2 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as established under Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, to be administered and expended by the Recreation Committee for repairs, maintenance and/or improvements to town recreational sites (including Town Field, Larter Field, tennis courts, and any other facility under Recreation purview), such fund to be funded by donations, fund raising efforts, grants, and
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receipts for usage permits, the maximum dollar limit to be expended from such fund during the next fiscal year will be $20,000.00.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 27. Motion made and seconded that the Town authorize the use of a revolving fund for the next fiscal year pursuant to the authority of Section 53E1/2 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws, as established under Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, to be administered and expended by the Council on Aging for van transportation and miscellaneous transportation costs, etc. such fund to be funded by donations, fund raising efforts, grants, and receipts from usage fees, etc. and the maximum dollar limit to be expended from such fund during the next fiscal year will be $10,000.00.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative; (1) No Vote
ARTICLE 28. Motion made and seconded that the Town take no action relative to appropriations for the Stabilization Fund, which was established in accordance with Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the General Laws.
Majority Vote Required
Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously ARTICLE 29. Motion made and seconded that the Town allow the Board of Assessors to use $226,818.00 Free Cash in the Treasurer’s hands for the purpose of reducing the Tax levy of 2014.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 30. Motion made and seconded that the Town amend the Town of Dunstable’s Zoning Bylaw relative to Growth Rate Limitation to clarify the date upon which the present Growth Rate Limitation provisions will expire by changing the “lapse” date in subsection 11.8.1. from Monday, May 9, 2021, to Monday, May 10, 2021. The Planning Board recommends passage of this article; the original date was a clerical error due to the Monday in 2021 falls on the 10th, not the 9th.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 32. Motion made and seconded that the Town amend the Dunstable Wetlands Bylaw in order to correct typographical errors, coordinate the Bylaw with organizational initiatives of the Conservation Commission, bring the Bylaw into line with certain changes in state law and organization, but not intending any substantive changes in the Bylaw, such that it shall read exactly as printed in Article 32 of pages 114 through 123, of the 2012 Annual Report, from “An
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Introduction to the Dunstable Wetlands Bylaw” on page 114 to and including “…G.L. Chapter 249, Section 4.” On page 123; but disregarding for the purposes of this vote those printed sections shown in bold type and stricken through, representing the replaced or deleted text of the Bylaw.
Majority Vote Required
Voted in the Affirmative Motion made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 9:00 pm.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
Quorum Certificate
In accordance with The Town of Dunstable’s Town Meetings, Town Elections & Records Bylaw, I hereby certify that the quorum for an Annual or Special Town Meeting is 50 registered voters of the Town of Dunstable. Total number of voters checked in at the Annual Town Meeting of May 13, 2013: 76 Respectfully submitted, Carol A. Skerrett Town Clerk, CMMC
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Town of Dunstable Official Election Results Annual Town Election May 20, 2013 Total Number Registered Voters: 2,226 Total Ballots Cast: 278 Voter Turnout Percentage: 12% Office/Candidate Board of Selectmen Vote for One Kenneth J. Leva 237 Blanks 39 All Others 2 Total 278 Board of Health Vote for One William B. Moeller 202 Blanks 73 All Others 3 Total 278 Town Moderator Vote for One Robert F. Nelson 205 Blanks 65 All Others 7 Total 278 Planning Board Vote for One Brett A. Rock 209 Blanks 64 All Others 5 Total 278 Cemetery Commissioner Vote for One Judith K. Larter 219 Blanks 59 All Others 0 Total 278
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Water Commissioner – 3 years Vote for One Robert R. Gamache 207 Blanks 65 All Others 6 Total 278 Water Commissioner – 2 years Vote for One Bryan Conant (write in) 21 (accepted) Blanks 238 All Others 19 Total 278 Advisory Board Vote for Two Ronald J. Mikol 179 Harold K. Simmons 204 Blanks 168 All Others 3 Total 554 Commissioner to Expend Proctor/Parkhurst Trust - 5 years Vote for One Philippe R. Jussaume 183 Blanks 88 All Others 7 Total 278 Commissioner to Expend Proctor/Parkhurst Trust – 4 years Vote for One Ruth L. Tully (write in) 31 (accepted) Blanks 240 All Others 7 Total 278 Commissioner of Trust Funds – 3 years Vote for One Alan E. Chaney (write in) 24 (accepted) Blanks 249 All Others 5 Total 278 Commissioner of Trust Funds – 2 years Vote for One Failure to elect Dana E. Metzler (write in) 14 (declined) Blanks 254 All Others 10 Total 278
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Board of Assessors Vote for One Brett A. Rock 190 Blanks 86 All Others 2 Total 278 Road Commissioner Vote for One Dana C. Kinne (write in) 137 (accepted) David W. Crandall, Sr. 61 Blanks 11 All Others 69 Total 278 Library Trustee Vote for One John M. Callahan (write in) 55 (accepted) Blanks 218 All Others 5 Total 278 Town Clerk Vote for One Carol A. Skerrett 205 Blanks 72 All Others 1 Total 278 Park Commissioner Vote for One Neil J. Atwood (write in) 21 (accepted) Blanks 218 All Others 39 Total 278 Constable Vote for Two Jon N. Crandall, Jr. 208 Brett A. Rock 185 Blanks 162 All Others 1 Total 556 Commissioner to Expend Parkhurst Free Lecture Funds – 5 years Vote for One Failure to elect Blanks 255 All Others 23 Total 278
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Commissioner to Expend Parkhurst Free Lecture Funds – 4 years Vote for One Susan M. Chaney (write in) 14 (accepted) Blanks 259 All Others 5 Total 278 Question #1 – Appoint Treasurer Yes: 123 No: 130 Blanks: 25 Question #2 – Appoint Tax Collector Yes: 120 No: 132 Blanks 26
TOWN OF DUNSTABLE OFFICIAL RESULTS STATE ELECTION
June 25, 2013 Total Ballots Cast: 668
Voter turnout: 30% SENATOR IN CONGRESS: GABRIEL E. GOMEZ 409 EDWARD J. MARKEY 254 RICHARD A. HEOS 2 ALL OTHERS 3
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING
November 12, 2013 After determining that a quorum was present, the Special Town Meeting was called to order at 7:06 pm by Moderator, Robert Nelson. Several members of Dunstable Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts led the procession into reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The Moderator acknowledged several people for their assistance in the transition to his new position as Moderator including former Moderator, Ted Gaudette. Tellers appointed by the Moderator included Mary Beth Pallis, Beverly Burke, John Callahan and Justin Pallis were sworn in by Town Clerk. The check-in table was staffed by Ann-Marie Wright and Amy Schembechler. Town Clerk Carol Skerrett read the greetings; a motion was made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the articles (voted in the affirmative), ending with the closing of the warrant and return of service.
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ARTICLE 1. Motion made and seconded that the Town transfer from Free Cash the sum of $30,000.00 for the purpose of conducting a feasibility survey to identify sites and designs for a public safety building or complex in Town, as recommended by the Capital Projects Committee. The Advisory Board recommended passage of this article. Following a vote by a show of hands, the Moderator determined that a count would be required and called on the tellers to take the tally.
Majority Vote Required Yes: 41 No: 29
Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 2. Motion made and seconded that the Town transfer from the Free Cash account the sum of $20,000.00 for the repair of Town Hall air conditioning systems. The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article.
Majority Vote Required Motion Voted in the Affirmative Unanimously
ARTICLE 3. Motion made and seconded that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $950.00 to supplement the salaries appropriation of the accounting department to increase the accounting clerk wages for assuming the responsibility of computer entry of all payroll related data for processing the bi-weekly payroll. The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
ARTICLE 4. Motion made and seconded that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000.00 to supplement the operating appropriation of the accounting department for the annual audit to fully fund the contractual obligation with the Town’s independent audit firm. The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
ARTICLE 5. Motion made and seconded that the Town transfer from Free Cash the sum of $8,500.00 for the purpose of purchasing a new sander for the Highway Department. The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
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ARTICLE 6. Motion made and seconded that the Town transfer from Free Cash the sum of $20,000.00 for the purpose of replacing the roof on the Highway Garage. The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article. Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 7. Motion made and seconded that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $10,000.00 for the purpose of supplementing the operating expenses for repair and maintenance of the building for the Highway Department. The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article. Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 8. Motion made and seconded that the Town transfer from Free Cash the sum of $30,000.00 for a property survey of the Pelletier parcel, so called, on River Street, acquired by deed of George R. and Ann Pelletier, dated August 24, 2001, recorded with Middlesex North District Registry of Deeds at Book 12098, Page 309, and for the purpose of establishing a better understanding of the lay of the land including its boundaries, and areas available for miscellaneous town uses. Voters requested another reading of the motion as the article referenced a salt shed and possible uses of the land were not clear. The Moderator advised the questioner that the motion under the article did not include anything concerning a salt shed. Before the uses can be determined (school, salt shed, water for example), the land needs to be surveyed as it was not done when the Town purchased the property; the exact boundaries and acreage need to be determined. An RFP is required for the survey. The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article. Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 9. Motion made and seconded that the Town take no action (regarding $50,000.00 for engineering required for siting and constructing a salt shed on the Pelletier parcel referenced in Article 11, including permitting services and bidding assistance). Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 10. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate by transfer from retained earnings in the Water Enterprise Fund the sum of $37,885.00 for the purpose of funding the acquisition of new or replacement equipment as deemed necessary by the Board of Water Commissioners for FY 2014.
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The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article. Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 11. Motion made and seconded that the Town appropriate by transfer from retained earnings in the Water Enterprise Fund the sum of $18,660.00 for the purpose of funding major repairs to existing equipment or other existing capital assets as deemed necessary by the Board of Water Commissioners for FY 2014. The Advisory Board recommends passage of this article. Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative ARTICLE 12. Motion made and seconded that the Town raise and appropriate a sum of $32,000.00 to provide for the salary of a Town Administrator for the balance of Fiscal Year 2014 in the event the Town hires such a person, and further to authorize the insertion in future budgets of a new budget item category under “Selectmen” entitled “Town Administrator Salary”. The Selectmen opened discussion stating that in 2011, they requested that the town undergo a financial analysis provided by state level professionals and develop a plan to improve how we govern. The Department of Revenue made 22 recommendations. Following their review, the Selectmen appointed a Governance Committee to assess their recommendations relative to the Town of Dunstable and issue their findings. The Committee returned their findings in support of a Town Administrator. In 2008 at the Annual Town Meeting, voters approved MGL Chapter 41, Section 23A which authorized the Selectmen to appoint an executive secretary or town administrator and this motion would now authorize the funding for this position. The Selectmen had two presenters to support their position. The first presenter was Beverly Woods, Executive Director, Northern Middlesex Council of Government (NMCOG represents 9 communities including Dunstable) and Robert Hanson, current Town Administrator in the Town of Ashby. The Advisory Board does not support this article at this time. Although they say the time is “near” and they recognize that we are not well represented at regional meeting such as NMCOG, their opinion is that the position is not clearly defined and they would like to see an organization chart and detailed job description so they have something specific to measure this person’s progress and to ensure their success. Following a vote by a show of hands, the Moderator determined that a count would be required and called on the tellers to take the tally. Majority Vote Required Yes: 38 No: 33 Voted in the Affirmative
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ARTICLE 13. Motion made and seconded that the Town amend the Zoning Bylaw by adding Section 26, Temporary Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers, and by incorporating in the present Section 20, the related definition appearing in the warrant for this meeting; action under this article shall involve two distinct operative sections, (A) and (B): Part (A) is a vote to add Section 26 to the Zoning Bylaw, verbatim according to the language printed in the Warrant; and Part (B) is a vote to add a definition to Section 20 of said Bylaw, namely, “Medical Marijuana Treatment Center,” verbatim according to the language printed in the Warrant, observing the alphabetical character of the Section and adjusting the numbered subsections accordingly. Motion made and seconded to substitute for the motion before the meeting that the Town takes no action under the Article. Majority Vote Required
Motion Defeated Planning Board recommends passage of this article. Returning to the original motion, a vote was taken. 2/3 Vote Required 54 Votes Cast: 36 Affirmative Required Yes: 49 No: 5
Voted in the Affirmative Motion made and seconded to dispense with the reading of the minutes.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
Motion made and seconded to adjourn at 8:51 pm.
Majority Vote Required Voted in the Affirmative
Quorum Certificate
In accordance with The Town of Dunstable’s Town Meetings, Town Elections & Records Bylaw, I hereby certify that the quorum for an Annual or Special Town Meeting is 50 registered voters of the Town of Dunstable. Total number of voters checked in at the Special Town Meeting of November 12, 2013: 76 Respectfully submitted, Carol A. Skerrett Town Clerk, CMMC
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TREASURER'S REPORTTo the Selectmen and Citizens of the Town of Dunstable:
The annual report of the Treasurer for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013 is submitted as follows:GENERAL ACCOUNTCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $1,098,662.16Receipts During the Year $8,736,886.44Interest Earned $4,073.88Expenditures During the Year -$8,420,297.97Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $1,419,324.51
STABILIZATION FUNDCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $346,758.86Receipts During the Year $35,000.00Interest Earned $873.50Expenditures During the Year $0.00Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $382,632.36
CONSERVATION COMMISSION LAND FUND Cash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $25.40Receipts During the Year $75.00Interest Earned $0.09Expenditures During the Year $0.00Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $100.49
CONSERVATION COMMISSION TIMBERCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $59,641.23Receipts During the Year $21,537.08Interest Earned $15.23Expenditures During the Year -$15,000.00Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $66,193.54
SUBDIVISION ACCOUNTSCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $14,061.56Receipts During the Year $0.00Interest Earned $14.07Expenditures During the Year $0.00Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $14,075.63
PERFORMANCE BONDS ACCOUNTCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $57,978.39Receipts During the Year $0.00Interest Earned $58.01Expenditures During the Year $0.00Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $58,036.40
COMMUNITY PRESERVATION FUNDCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $969,073.90Receipts During the Year $354,020.14Interest Earned $1,349.33Expenditures During the Year -$558,495.88Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $765,947.49
CULTURAL COUNCIL FUNDCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $3,396.74Receipts During the Year $3,870.00Interest Earned $10.26Expenditures During the Year -$2,212.00Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $5,065.00
HIGHWAY STABILIZATIONCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $10,029.73Receipts During the Year $0.00Interest Earned $2.00Expenditures During the Year $0.00Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $10,031.73
EECBG GRANTCash on Deposit July 1, 2012 $18,349.00Receipts During the Year $0.00Interest Earned $0.00Expenditures During the Year -$18,349.00Cash on Deposit June 30, 2013 $0.00
TAX TITLE ACCOUNT $7,857.32
Respectfully SubmittedBonnie S. RicardelliTreasurer
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ASSESSORS
To the Honorable Board of Selectmen and the Townspeople of Dunstable:
The three members of the Board of Assessors are elected to a staggered three-year term. The Board meets on the 2nd Thursday of each month at the Town Hall, 511 Main Street at 7:00 p.m. The Board of Assessors is responsible for valuing real estate and personal property, processing motor vehicle excise taxes, processing statutory tax exemptions (for disabled veterans, elderly, and widows), and for setting the tax rate each year. Valuation sheets are available for public viewing in the assessors’ office or at the library.
Items subject to personal property taxation include boats, livestock, business machinery, and unregistered motor vehicles. There is no tax on household goods. Taxpayers may appeal a real or personal property assessment by filing an abatement form with the board prior to February 1 of the year in question or 30 days from the mailing of the first actual tax bill. An abatement form may be obtained from the Board of Assessors office at the Town Hall.
Each year the Board of Selectmen conduct a public hearing and with the information provided by the Assessing Office, determine if they wish to shift a portion of the tax burden from the residential and open space properties to the commercial, industrial, and personal property owners through classification. Anyone wishing a meeting with the Board should contact the office at (978) 649-4514 ext. 227. Board Members Office Staff Robert Ricardelli, Chairman Victoria L. Tidman, Assistant Assessor George Frost Teresa Atwood, Secretary Brett Rock
F/Y 2014 TAX LEVY COMPUTATIONS
Total amount to be raised $8,902,393.24 Total receipts and other revenue 1,708,120.00 Local tax levy $7,194,273.24
F/Y 2014 TOTAL VALUATIONS BY CLASS
Parcels Value Levy % Tax Dollars Residential 1331 $440,964,300 96.6603 $6,954,007.01 Commercial 6 4,290,867 9406 67,666.97 Industrial 18 2,942,400 6450 46,401.65 Personal Property 34 8,002,385 1.7541 126,197.61 Total 1389 $456,199,952 100.0000 $7,194,273.24
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F/Y 2014 TAX RATE 15.77 PER THOUSAND, ALL CLASSES
Levy Limit Components
F/Y 2013 BASE 6,421,029 +2.5% 160,526 Allowable growth 34,991 Subtotal 6,616,546 Debt exclusion 696,296 Max levy 7,312,842
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Permit # Name Address Work Date Fee
1 John Selinger 345 Pond St remodel 1/10/2013 150.002 Andy Riebs 33 Fletcher St. transfer switch 1/10/2013 60.003 Tim Phelan 174 Lowell St. 6 outlets 1/28/2013 60.004 Clifton Laporte 70 Lowell St. basement 1/28/2013 150.005 Fernando Viesca 286 Pond St. repermit 2012-76 1/30/2013 75.006 John Kosiba 67 Parkhurst St. basement 1/30/2013 150.007 Sarath Krishnaswamy 275 Pond St. alarm 3/5/2013 50.008 Steven Price 359 Forest St. temp service 3/12/2013 150.009 Jim Childs 327 Forest St. garage w/undergrnd 3/26/2013 210.0010 Sarah Nicosia Clarke 87 Hall ST. remodel 3/27/2013 150.0011 Patrick Murphy 74 Groton St. porch 3/27/2013 150.0012 Patrick Melampy 1024 Main St. remodel bath 4/1/2013 150.0013 Doug Ehlert 329 Forest St. remodel/serv change 4/8/2013 325.0014 Michael Omalley 30 Robbins Farm remodel 4/9/2013 150.0015 Linda Rice 64 Adam St. dishwasher 4/9/2013 50.0016 Joanne Jenkins 85 Forest St. addition 4/10/2013 150.0017 Bruce Mackenzie 270 Groton St service change 4/22/2013 175.0018 Brian West 53 Oak St inground pool 4/24/2013 175.0019 St Anselms College 69 River St water heater 4/24/2013 50.0020 Robert Rondeau 76 Lowell St. service change 4/25/2013 175.0021 George Basbanes 33 Hardy St. generator w/trench 4/25/2013 130.0022 Mark Webber 95 Highland St. above grnd pool 4/29/2013 150.0023 Chris Deturk 375 River St. new house/temp srv 4/29/2013 385.0024 Gerard White 1 Trask Way generator w/trench 5/14/2013 130.0025 Ted Gaudette 137 Depot St remodel 5/14/2013 150.0026 Matt Raymond 501 High St. ig pool 5/20/2013 175.0027 Robert Bacon 455 Forest St. porch 5/21/2013 120.0028 Steven Price 359 Forest St. new house 5/23/2013 235.0029 Dana Barnes 393 Pleasant St. boiler/CO2 det 5/24/2013 60.0030 Dave Buchmann 20 Sky Top Lane ag pool (bond) 6/3/2013 60.0031 Bob Bushnell 86 Forest St. ig pool 6/5/2013 175.0032 David Tully 1070 Main St. generator 6/4/2013 130.0033 Stephen Richardson 535 Forest St. garage and subpanel 6/10/2013 210.0034 Stephen Palmer 804 Main St. above grnd pool 6/13/2013 150.0035 Bob Hopke 200 Pond St. addition 6/17/2013 150.0036 Charles Teeple 128 River St. addition 7/1/2013 150.0037 Jim Simmons 404 Main St. panel change 7/3/2013 75.0038 Christopher Gowland 42 Highland St pv system 7/9/2013 150.0039 John Selinger 345 Pond St. remodel 7/10/2013 150.0040 Robert Rondeau 76 Lowell St. remodel 7/16/2013 150.0041 Megan Price 359 Forest St. repermit 7/24/2013 60.0042 Kevin Rice 64 Adams St. basement 7/31/2013 150.0043 Mary Anne Sahagian 583 Groton St. ig pool 8/1/2013 175.0044 Matt Chouinard 868 Main St. basement 8/6/2013 150.0045 Kevin Nigoshian 379 Forest St. new house 9/3/2013 200.0046 Lynn Lavallee 97 Adams St. bathroom 8/27/2013 150.0047 Carla Acucena 39 Swallow Lane inground pool 8/28/2013 175.0048 Dunstable Church 518 Main St. furnace and flour 8/28/2013 120.0049 Peter Monaco 183 High St. boiler 8/29/2013 60.0050 Leah McCarthy 233 Kemp St. addition 8/29/2013 150.0051 Peter Monaco 382 High St. lights 9/9/2013 60.0052 Tom Sauliner 14 Cross St. new serv/remodel 9/10/2013 250.0053 Glen Tompkins 258 Groton St. kitchen 9/10/2013 150.0054 Kevin Nigoshian 379 Forest St. alarm 9/10/2013 50.0055 James Considine 97 Adams St. bathroom 9/19/2013 150.0056 Matt Morton 458 Main St. service change 9/23/2013 175.0057 Kevin Bjerke 106 Oak St ug service 10/1/2013 75.0058 Deborah Quimby 22 Forest St. alarm 10/7/2013 50.0059 Brad Busa 235 Kemp St. remodel kitchen 10/9/2013 150.0060 Paul Crocker 190 High St. ig pool 10/10/2013 175.0061 Michael Tenore 51 Parkhurst St furnace 10/16/2013 60.0062 Gerry Gray 117 High St. generator 10/23/2013 75.0063 Terry Atwood 285 Hall ST. generator 10/28/2013 75.0064 Brian Macleod 393 Forest St. subpanel plus 10/29/2013 350.0065 Brian Macleod 393 Forest St. subpanel plus 10/28/2013 150.0066 Cheryl Mann 87 Parkhurst ST. fireplace 10/30/2013 60.0067 Diana Dalida 690 Pleasant St. bathroom 11/5/2013 150.0068 Brian Weilbrenner 20 Massapoag Way basement 12/2/2013 150.0069 Matt Raymond 501 High St. alarm 12/10/2013 50.0070 Marianne Haggerty 244 Pond St. service chg/hot tub 12/11/2013 250.0071 Gerald Frazee 1163 Main St. generator 12/17/2013 75.0072 Luis Deloureiro 553 Forest St. basement 12/30/2013 150.0073
TOTAL $10,110.00LESS 80% FEE $8,088.0020% TO TOWN $2,022.00
David SweetElectrical Inspector
2013 Report of the Electrical Inspector
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Permit # Name Address Work Date Fee
1 Fernando Cruz 398 Groton St. generator 1/10/2013 40.002 Elaine Basbanes 33 Hardy St. generator 2/13/2013 40.003 Joe Shannon 85 Cross St. water heater 2/13/2013 25.004 Paula Ayer 148 Adam St. new home 2/19/2013 100.005 Lucas Sturm 16 Jamie Rd stove 2/21/2013 40.006 Fred Richmond 4 Jamie Rd water heater 2/26/2013 25.007 Patrick Melampy 1024 Main St fireplace 3/11/2013 40.008 Sarah Nicosia 87 Hall St remodel 4/1/2013 100.009 Jennifer Reed 81 Westford St. water heater 4/2/2013 25.00
10 Michael O'Malley 30 Robbins Farm Rd stove 4/4/2013 40.0011 R Guerecki 423 Pleasant St. water heater 4/9/2013 25.0012 Steve Price 359 Forest St. new house 4/18/2013 100.0013 Gerry White 1 Trask Way generator 5/8/2013 40.0014 Tom Jenkins 85 Forest St. 2 appliances 5/8/2013 40.0015 Fred Geissler 606 Groton St. stove 5/13/2013 40.0016 Deane Greene 167 Westford St. stove 5/13/2013 40.0017 Robert Rondeau 76 Lowell St. remodel 5/14/2013 100.0018 Stephen Winkowski 634 Main St. water heater 5/15/2013 25.0019 Sara Clarke 87 Hall St. stove, tank 5/16/2013 40.0020 Ben Mann 517 Forest St. stove 5/23/2013 40.0021 Dana Barnes 393 Pleasant St. boiler 5/28/2013 40.0022 David Tully 1070 Main St. generator 6/5/2013 40.0023 Joe Shannon 85 Cross St. furnace/gas piping 6/10/2013 40.0024 Nancy Barry 725 Main St. pool heater 6/10/2013 35.0025 Jean Carpenter 92 Pleasant St. water heater 6/13/2013 25.0026 Fernando Viesca 286 Pond St. generator 6/21/2013 40.0027 Jim Childs 327 Forest St. generator 6/21/2013 40.0028 Jim Childs 327 Forest St. heater 6/24/2013 40.0029 Mary Carleton 368 High St. ug piping 6/26/2013 40.0030 Evang Cong Church 518 Main St. furnace 6/26/2013 40.0031 Bill Maloney 610 Pleasant St. boiler 7/2/2013 40.0032 John Selinger 345 Pond St. remodel 7/8/2013 100.0033 Geoff Neiley 26 Swallow Lane boiler/heater 7/15/2013 40.0034 Robert Bushnell 86 Forest St. ug piping 7/15/2013 40.0035 Nancy Gaissl 254 Hall St. piping 7/16/2013 40.0036 Richard Coyle 33 School St. furnace 7/18/2013 40.0037 K Nigoshian 379 Forest St. new house 7/31/2013 100.0038 Elizabeth Holmes 286 Pond St. piping 7/30/2013 40.0039 Keith Majkut 161 Westford St. water heater 8/5/2013 25.0040 MaryAnn Sahajian 583 Groton St. pool heater 8/8/2013 35.0041 Carroll Smith 379 Forest St. piping 8/14/2013 40.0042 Peter Monaco 382 High St tank w/piping 8/21/2013 40.0043 Peter Monaco 382 High St boiler 8/22/2013 40.0044 Glen Tompkins 258 Groton St. stove 9/9/2013 40.0045 John Selinger 345 Pond St. ug line 9/23/2013 40.0046 Tom Saulnier 14 Cross St. remodel 9/23/2013 100.0047 Max McCormick 589 Main St boiler 9/24/2013 40.0048 Otto Runtz 20 Kimberly Lane heater 9/25/2013 40.0049 Jennifer West 53 Oak St. ug line 9/30/2013 40.0050 Mark Quirbach 504 Groton St heater/boiler 9/30/2013 40.0051 Robert Hoare 51 School St boiler 10/1/2013 40.0052 Carla Acucena 39 Swallow Lane pool heater 10/7/2013 40.0053 Chris Deturk 375 River St new house 10/7/2013 100.0054 Judy Kerins 157 Pleasant St. dryer 10/8/2013 40.0055 Brad Busa 235 Kemp St. remodel 10/9/2013 40.0056 Chris Deturk 385 River St. ug piping 10/28/2013 40.0057 Archer Davis 107 Mill St. tank w/piping 11/5/2013 40.0058 Archer Davis 107 Mill St. boiler 11/5/2013 40.0059 Dave Skerrett 1143 Main St. boiler 11/12/2013 40.0060 Robert Fenn 735 Pleasant St. burner 11/19/2013 40.0061 Robert Sherman 710 Groton St. ug piping 11/19/2013 40.0062 Robert Sherman 710 Groton St. boiler 11/19/2013 40.0063 Robert Sherman 710 Groton St. heater 11/19/2013 40.0064 Richard Murphy 598 Main St. generator 11/26/2013 40.0065 Julie Kertyzak 23 Hillcrest St. furnace 11/27/2013 40.0066 Wm Cash 504 High St. generator 12/19/2013 40.0067 Wm Marshall 319 Pleasant St. stove, dryer 12/26/2013 40.00
TOTAL $3,045.00LESS 80% FEE $2,436.0020% TO TOWN $609.00
James Dow,Gas Inspector
2013 Report of the Gas Inspector
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Permit # Name Address Work Date Fee
1 John Kosiba 67 Parkhurst St. basement 1/28/2013 100.002 David Price 140 Century Way bath fixture 2/14/2013 40.003 Linda Ferris/Rivard 61 Westford St. bathroom 2/11/2013 65.004 Joe Shannon 85 Cross St. water heater 2/13/2013 25.005 Paula Ayer 148 Adam St. new home 2/19/2013 120.006 Susan Wolfman 320 Hall St. 4 fixtures 2/20/2013 90.007 Fred Richmond 4 Jamie Rd water heater 2/26/2013 25.008 Patrick Melampy 1024 Main St. remodel 3/11/2013 100.009 Linda Rice 64 Adam St. dishwasher 3/12/2013 40.0010 Frank O'Connell 65 Mill St. water heater 3/26/2013 25.0011 Sarah Nicosia Clarke 87 Hall St remodel 4/1/2013 100.0012 Jennifer Reed 81 Westford St. water heater 4/2/2013 25.0013 Michael O'Malley 30 Robbins Farm appliances 4/4/2013 40.0014 Robert Gurecki 423 Pleasant St. water heater 4/9/2013 25.0015 Steve Price 359 Forest St. new house 4/18/2013 120.0016 Stephen Winkowski 634 Main St. water heater 4/23/2013 25.0017 St. Anselm College 69 River St. water heater 4/24/2013 25.0018 Tom Jenkins 85 Forest St. addition 5/8/2013 100.0019 Robert Rondeau 76 Lowell St. remodel 5/14/2013 100.0020 Dana Barnes 393 Pleasant St. cross connection 5/28/2013 40.0021 Elizabeth Holmes 286 Pond St. addition 5/29/2013 100.0022 John Martin 14 Massapoag Way water heater 6/3/2013 25.0023 Jean Carpenter 92 Pleasant St. water heater 6/13/2013 25.0024 Mary Carleton 368 High St. water heater 6/26/2013 25.0025 John Selinger 345 Pond St. remodel 7/8/2013 100.0026 Brian West 53 Oak St. pool shed 7/15/2013 100.0027 Nancy Gaissl 254 Hall St. water heater/piping 7/16/2013 40.0028 Ann Farina 330 Groton St. dishwasher 7/24/2013 25.0029 Kevin Nigoshian 379 Forest St. new house 7/30/2013 120.0030 Kevin Rice 64 Adams St. remodel 8/1/2013 100.00
30A Paul Dalida 690 Pleasant St bathroom 8/12/2013 100.0031 Doug Ehlert 329 Forest St. extend stack 8/14/2013 40.0032 Peter Monaco 382 High St. boiler 8/22/2013 40.0033 Glen Tompkins 258 Groton St. sink and vent 9/9/2013 40.0034 Dave Ierardi 39 Skytop Lane 2 bath fixtures 9/18/2013 40.0035 Tom Saulnier 14 Cross St. remodel 9/23/2013 100.0036 Jim Considine 97 Adam St. remodel 9/24/2013 100.0037 Max McCormick 589 Main St. water heater 9/24/2013 40.0038 Mark Quirbach 504 Groton St. heater/boiler 9/30/2013 40.0039 Chris Deturk 375 River St. new house 10/7/2013 120.0040 Brad Busa 235 Kemp St. remodel 10/9/2013 100.0041 Jonathan Drake 34 Swallow dishwasher 10/21/2013 40.0042 Dave Skerrett 1143 Main St. cross connection 11/12/2013 40.0043 Don Pottle 60 High St. dishwasher 12/3/2013 40.0044 Wm Marshall 319 Pleasant St. dishwasher 12/26/2013 40.00
TOTAL $2,810.00LESS 80% FEE $2,248.0020% TO TOWN $562.00
James DowPlumbing Inspector
2013 Report of the Plumbing Inspector
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REPORT OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE DUNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Brian Rich Assistant Chief Harold Simmons Captain Greg Rich Lt. Ben Simmons Lt. Dave Barker Lt. Gordon Davidson FF Kevin Babcock FF Kevin P. Babcock FF Dan Doherty FF Mike Gavin FF Patrick Kerrigan FF Jeff Labrie FF Ryan Lacasse FF Christopher McClure FF Stephen McClure FF Ron Mikol FF Steve Nasta FF Mark Quirbach FF Charles Rich Jr. FF/EMT David Tarr FF Frank Wright JR.FF Alexandria Wright Prob. FF Cameron Covert Prob. FF Eric Harries Prob. FF Sarah Winslow
THE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED TO 289 FIRE CALLS / INCIDENTS IN 2012 Structure Fire- 1 Motor Vehicle Fire- 1 Motor Vehicle Accidents- 28 Brush Fires- 7 Mutual Aid Given- 20 Smoke/Carbon Alarms- 41 Weather Related- 1 Assist Police- 4 Transformers/ Electric Wires- 3 Misc. Fires- 1 Unauthorized Burning- 17 Service Call / Assist the Public- 14 Investigation - 10 Flammable Liquid Spill- 1 Missing Person- 3 Investigate Controlled Medical Calls- 121 Burns & Smoke Calls- 16 Respectfully Submitted Brian Rich Fire Chief
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During the past year the Fire Department has had its busiest year for incidents and training. We responded to 289 incidents and held an average of 3 trainings per month including our annual CPR training, live fire training and a 12 hour emergency vehicle operator class. We also had our 1st junior firefighter and 3 additional firefighters added to our ranks. The fire department received two grants this year. The first grant was received from DCR for forest firefighting Safety equipment and the second grant was for teaching fire safety to all ages beginning with preschool. I would like to thank the Police Chief and his department for all their help and cooperation during this past year, and also thank Jon Crandall Emergency Management Director for all his help. To the officers and members of the Dunstable Fire Department I want you to know that your help is highly appreciated and that without you this department would not be what it is today. “Thank You!”
Report of Tax Collector July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013
Tax Levy Refund Payment to Abatements UncollectedTreasurer Tax Title
Year 2013Real Estate $7,002,993.02 $29,320.76 $6,908,384.48 $20,356.27 $103,573.03Personal Property $139,185.79 $32.22 $138,983.51 $0.00 $234.50MV Excise $431,417.43 $6,554.82 $390,743.88 $16,426.18 $30,802.19CPA $210,089.75 $0.00 $206,072.99 $1,086.09 $2,930.67
Year 2012Real Estate $145,562.50 $13.28 $99,767.70 $45,808.08Personal Property $14.88 $14.88 $0.00 $0.00MV Excise $58,028.48 $2,469.63 $52,230.41 $4,518.63 $3,749.07CPA $4,255.25 $2,888.36 $1,366.89
Year 2011Real Estate $94,892.04 $76,307.90 $18,584.14MV Excise $5,439.18 $59.06 $3,465.01 $59.06 $1,974.17CPA $2,720.04 $2,293.06 $426.98
Year 2010Real Estate $12,258.20 $9,048.32 $3,209.88CPA $305.89 $272.73 $33.16MV Excise $1,929.17 $654.16 $1,275.01
Year 2009MV Excise $1,395.52 $483.02 $912.50
Year 2008MV Excise $1,147.30 $131.88 $1,015.42 $0.00
Roll-Back Taxes $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
TOTAL TAXES $7,891,742.29DEMANDS AND $10,439.00OTHER COSTSINTEREST $43,529.48
TOTAL PAIDTOWN TREASURER $7,945,710.77
Respectfully Submitted,Bonnie S. RicardelliCollector of Taxes
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF HEALTH
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The Dunstable Board of Health meets on the first and third Tuesday of the month. A common, though time consuming activity at Board of Health meetings is the review of on-site wastewater disposal system plans and well test results for proposed and existing lots. Another area of frequent activity relates to the management of the transfer station and waste disposal matters. Our agents, the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health complete all the field work and maintain records for the Town relating to on-site disposal system and well test matters. Other, health care related activities by our agent are also included in the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Report on file at the Town Hall or on the Town website in the Town Report folder. Our Nashoba agent, Bridgett Braley is available for consultation and receipt of documents every Wednesday afternoon from l: 00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the lower level of the Town Hall. . She can be reached at 978-649-4514 Ext. 235 during those hours. She may also be reached Monday-Friday at the Nashoba office at 1-800-427-9762 Ext. 303. The Board of Health Secretary is available on Tuesday of each week. The solid waste costs for Dunstable remain relatively low, in large part due to the volume of recyclable materials removed from the trash stream. The citizens of Dunstable are to be commended on their efforts. Bulky item disposal was conducted in April and October. A hazardous waste collection day was held jointly with Tyngsborough in May. Televisions, computers, monitors and printers were also collected on that day. . A full listing of the bulky items that can be deposited at the transfer station and the number of tags required can be obtained from the Board of Health office or on the Town of Dunstable Website. Bulky items such as furniture, carpets, mattresses, etc. can be disposed of twice a year at times that will be published and which are usually scheduled for the last three weeks of April and the last three weeks of October. In July 2012 the Board of Health signed a five year contract with Waste Management to pickup and dispose of our trash. The new contract represents a significant savings in charges. Transfer Station Permits and Tags are now valid July 1st of each year and expire on June 30th of the following year. Respectfully submitted,
Maria Amodei, Chairman William Moeller Robert Parkin Joan Ferrari, Secretary
REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT To the Honorable Board of Selectman Dunstable, Massachusetts I hereby submit the annual report of the Police Department for the year ending December 31, 2013 Chief of Police: James G. Downes III Lieutenant of Police: James W. Dow Administrative Assistant: Bernadette Georges Sergeant of Police: Darrell Gilmore Patrol Officers: Erik Hoar, Nicholas Papageorgiou, Charles Chaprales, Ryan Koles, Matthew Tully Reserve Officers: Sean Ready, Gregg Sanborn, Shawn Drinkwine, Jeffrey Swift, Matthew Sech, Louis Berard, Daniel Adams Traffic/Detail: George Aggott, John Koyutis A complete breakdown of police statistics involving types of calls received, motor vehicle violations and court action is available at the Town Hall during normal business hours in either the Town Clerk or Selectman’s Office, along with a list of violent crimes committed since 1970. The year 2013 was a significant year of partnerships for the Dunstable Police Department. The Dunstable police department worked to support our existing law enforcement partnerships while developing new partnerships with a variety of supporting organizations. During the month of April, the Dunstable Police Department supported our existing NEMLEC partners during the tragic Boston Marathon Bombing. Our officers provided tactical support and asset protection to the City of Watertown and the City of Boston. We continue to remember all the victims. In similar manner, our NEMLEC partners responded to several critical incidents in the Town of Dunstable concerning missing person searches and criminal fugitive searches. Dunstable police officers tracked with the canine police officers in order to apprehend criminal suspects attempting to evade police capture. As a new partnership, I am pleased to announce that the Police Department and the Board of Selectman signed an Agreement with the Central Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council in order that mutual aid may be provided to the Town of Dunstable. This mutual aid agreement provides another option to our officers during large scale incidents.
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In addition, the Dunstable Police Department and the Board of Selectman signed a mutual aid agreement and partnership with member towns and cities of the Middlesex Chiefs of Police Association in order to provide free support and beneficial mutual aid to the Town of Dunstable. This agreement will enhance the department’s investigative ability to coordinate specific task force assignments in order to deter, detect, and respond to crime. Officers can better coordinate with outside agencies in order to apprehend violent suspects and locate stolen property. Both of these agreements will provide not only mutual aid support, but will allow our investigators the ability to more fully coordinate and collaborate with outside police investigative units. During this past year, Dunstable officers successfully joined with a regional property crime task force and successfully charged three individuals who were wanted in Dunstable and other communities for various burglaries and property crimes. Throughout, the year we have continually built upon our successful partnership with the Northeast Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council. Members of the S.W.A.T. and hostage negotiation team quickly and professionally responded to our emergency call for assistance during one violent weapon encounter and another potentially dangerous criminal warrant service. In addition, the Northeast Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (N.E.M.L.E.C.) was activated to provide assistance to our officers during several extended missing person searches. On more than one occasion this year, N.E.M.L.E.C. provided canine units to search for a missing person and a fugitive evading capture. With limited local resources, these existing partnerships have increased our effectiveness when responding to crime and other critical incidents. Through our association with N.E.M.L.E.C. the police department has developed new partnerships with Roger Williams College and Suffolk University in order to provide member agencies quality professional development in areas of management and leadership. Lieutenant James W. Dow attended the Roger Williams Senior Leadership program. Furthermore, two of our veteran investigative officers have attended detective training provided through a partnership with Boston University, N.E.M.L.E.C. and the Massachusetts State Police. In other areas, the Dunstable Police Department has further developed a partnership with the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District. Throughout the year, police and school administrators have attended school safety training and labored to adopt the best school safety practices and protocols. The district has enhanced crisis plans and safety protocols and assigned designated personnel to develop and plan with public safety personnel. In order to better serve the community, Dunstable Police has partnered with local volunteers through the Community Emergency Response Team (C.E.R.T.). Throughout the year, members of the C.E.R.T. team have provided support to our police department and remained visible to assist during planned events and specific critical incidents. C.E.R.T. members can be identified by their brown uniforms and volunteer badges. Individuals who may be interested in joining our active C.E.R.T. (team) may contact Chief James G. Downes III at 978 649 8891 Extension 221. All volunteer members are screened and provided an
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initial orientation. Training is conducted once a month at the Dunstable Police Department concerning a variety of public safety topics. C.E.R.T members provide a helpful public service to the community. In addition, our officers provide a valuable mentoring experience to individual C.E.R.T. members who may be eager to further explore the role of public safety. We are pleased with our existing partnership with the Groton Cable Channel. The Groton Cable Channel has provided an excellent medium to keep our residents informed and familiar with notable guests and important public safety topics. Residents can view the program at scheduled times, or on the town web site. Topics discussed on the program have included: school safety, traffic safety, substance abuse, property crime, assault and a variety of other important public safety topics. It remains our goal to keep residents informed and made aware of all available public safety resources within the region. Our partnership with the Lowell Police Academy remains instrumental in providing professional police recruit academy training to Dunstable police candidates and existing members of the Dunstable Police Department. All Dunstable Police Officers annually attend the Lowell In-Service Training Academy. The Lowell Police Academy In-Service training program allows our police officers to meet some of the necessary training mandates required by the Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee. Dunstable continues to enjoy an excellent cost effective regional dispatch relationship/partnership with the Town of Groton Police Department. The foundation for this regional dispatch service was established many years ago. Presently, the Groton- Dunstable dispatch service continues to flourish as Groton provides dispatch services, mutual aid, detainee processing and additional opportunities to participate in regional dispatch and technology grants. Although, our officers remained quite active and completed over one hundred and sixty five (165) investigations and filed over one hundred and three (103) separate charges throughout the year, I am pleased that through your support and our established partnerships we have achieved some promising results. In comparison to last year, crimes against person have dropped eighteen percent (18%) and crimes against property have dropped sixteen percent (16%). Although the annual crime report above remains hopeful, we will continue to diligently act to lessen crime in other crime categories which have increased. In comparison to last year, Crimes Against Society (weapon & drug violations) have increased twenty nine percent (29%) and Group B Crimes(less serious crimes) have increased five percent (5%). Through your ardent support, continued vigilance and our established partnerships, the department remains optimistic that we can continue to decrease serious crimes against persons and property and further reduce lesser crimes while improving the quality of life for all residents. In closing, I would like to take this opportunity to express my sincere appreciation to the Dunstable Fire Department, Dunstable Emergency Medical Service, Dunstable Highway Department and the Police Departments from the surrounding communities for their professionalism and continued service.
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Also, I wish to thank all N.E.M.L.E.C. communities, Massachusetts State Police, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Treasury Department, District Attorney and the Attorney Generals Office for their assistance.
I express my grateful appreciation to the many New Hampshire law enforcement organizations for their continued assistance.
In addition, I would like to express my sincere thank you on behalf of our department to the members of the Board of Selectman, the municipal personnel and to the citizens of the Town of Dunstable for their cooperation and support, and we anticipate serving you in the upcoming year.
Respectfully submitted,
James G. Downes III Chief of Police
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REPORT OF THE BOARD OF ROAD COMMISSIONERS
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As a result of continued budget constraints, meeting the needs of the town has remained a challenge. During the year, we completed projects throughout the town, including paving Cross and Hall Streets, brush removal along roadsides, and culvert replacement in various locations. An attempt is continuously made to keep the rubbish picked up along our roadsides. In addition to snow removal on town roads, we assisted with snow removal at the town hall, cemetery, town pumping station, transfer station, library and Larter Field. Most notably completed this year is the beautiful new wall at McGovern’s farm which was repaired and funded completely by the state. Another project that is currently in the works is the North Main St. bridge over Salmon Brook. The bridge has been listed as a Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) project and will also be replaced and funded by the state. Work is scheduled to begin later this year. The replacement of the salt shed remains a high priority project as it continues to deteriorate and preliminary engineering work has begun toward this goal. We continue to assist other town boards with several projects. The Highway Department assisted the Water Department various times throughout the year including flushing the water system and fixing leaks. David Tully Jr., Acting Water Superintendent, assisted with monitoring the pump station, fixing leaks, reading and changing over meters, and exercising valves. He also assisted with the alarm system and pressure problems. I would like to thank my fellow Commissioners, Tom Dumont and Dana Kinne for their input and suggestions that have been helpful and instrumental in making it through this financially challenging year. Respectfully submitted, Michael L. Martin Chairman
REPORT OF THE CEMETERY DEPARTMENT Dunstable’s Central Cemetery is a public, nonsectarian cemetery open to all Dunstable residents. The operating budget comes from annual Town Meeting appropriations, fees, and trust fund interest. Three elected commissioners govern the Cemetery Department: an appointed superintendent handles interments and maintenance, including four outlying cemeteries now closed to burials from the general public. In 2013 there were 16 interments. The Rideout Cemetery gate was replaced, and one of the old gates at the Central Cemetery was repaired. Tree work included planting two Freeman maples in the Central Cemetery and the removal of dead trees at the Swallow and Meeting House Hill cemeteries. Once again, the Cemetery Commission thanks other town boards and individuals for their help and cooperation: the Highway Department for timely and careful snowplowing and brush chipping; the Police Department for help with traffic control during large funerals and monitoring of all cemeteries to prevent vandalism; the Water Department for annual turn on and shut off of the water lines. The Cemetery Department asks that lot owners and visitors at the Central Cemetery take note of and follow posted rules regarding hours, plantings, decorations, etc. Owners may wish to refer to their Lot Owner’s Rule Book as well; the Rule Book is available at the Central Cemetery and at the Town hall. These rules are designed to maintain the beauty and dignity of the cemetery, and to ensure economy and safety in cemetery maintenance, particularly where power equipment is used. Respectfully submitted, David Hardman, Chairman Judy Larter David Sears
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REPORT OF THE COUNCIL ON AGING
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The Senior Citizens of Dunstable continue to be served by the Council on Aging. Director, Ruth Tully, is available at the Town Hall on Tuesday from 10am to 2pm and on Wednesday, from 10am to 4pm. If you need to get in touch with her, you may call her at 978-649-4514 ext.223.
The Council serves under the direction of the State Department of Elder Affairs and the Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley. The Dunstable Council on Aging contributes a fee of $175.00 in dues and fees each year to the Massachusetts Council on Aging and the Merrimack Valley Council on Aging, for its participation fee for which the Elderly receive assistance with Fuel Assistance, Advice, and referrals of necessary help. This year we have had a busy year for Fuel Applications and Personal help.
We continue to provide Alternative Transportation Program, which accommodates flexible service for the seniors without any other means of transportation. This Alter-Ride Van Service is for Medical appointments and you need to call Ruth at 978-649-4514 ext. 223 at least 2 days prior to your appointment to schedule a ride., shopping trips are also available and has proven to be a very successful and accommodating service. The trips to get groceries are usually on Thursday’s and you need to call Ruth to schedule a ride. .The cost for the trips are $5.oo for local medical appointments and $10.00 for Burlington and Boston Trips. We set up rides for any senior who would like to attend the Senior Club at the Town Hall or Senior Center at the Library Community room to be able to come and enjoy themselve’s. Also, there is a Handyman in town that has been very helpful to many of our Seniors who need some work done around the yard and home.
We provide help with the Senior Pharmacy Programs and Fuel Assistance, and the Meals on wheels program. At the senior meeting day, which is the First Wednesday of the month, we provide a blood pressure clinic, cholesterol checks, and have a day for Flu shots, blood/sugar screenings, as well as eye and hearing screenings. The town nurse is at the Town Hall the same day, from 11a.m. to 12 noon, which is on the first Wednesday of every month.
In May, the Tyngsboro-Dunstable Lion’s Club put on a delicious Roast Beef dinner for
the Seniors of both towns, which was well attended and very much enjoyed. In June, the Dunstable Police Union put on an outing for the Senior’s and treated them to a Luncheon at the Downeast Clambake in York Maine. There were about 45 Senior’s attending, and everyone had a great time and the meal was delicious. In June also, the Dunstable Fireman put on a great cookout for the seniors, which was also delicious and appreciated by everyone. In August Senator Eileen Donahue treated the Seniors to a cook-out and answered any questions that the Senior’s might have had. Also attending, was our State Representative, Sheila Harrington. It was a great opportunity to ask questions. In October, we had a guest from the AARP program to help explain the new Medicare Part D. program before the change date. In November we had a delicious Thanksgiving dinner at the Greater Lowell Vocational Technical School.
Respectfully Submitted, Ruth Tully, Director
COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD
Brian O’Donnell, Chairperson Marilyn Sheridan, Secretary Mary Moeller, Treasurer: Members are: Gerald Simmons Marjorie Ryder Carol O’Donnell Bette Amodei
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We have a Triad Officer, Sgt. Darrell Gilmore, who has been very helpful to the Seniors and is keeping them updated with a lot of valuable information. We can arrange an appointment with a Shine Councilor from Elder Services to help the Seniors with Insurance problems and understanding Medicare benefits. If anyone needs to schedule an appointment, they need to call Ruth Tully at 978-649-4514 ext. 223.
There are approximately 510 seniors in the Town of Dunstable. Several of these received varying kinds of services over the past year, such as Fuel Assistance, Meals on Wheels, and Transportation and local assistance. We are fortunate to have a full slate of Volunteer drivers to deliver the meals everyday. The Council applied for and received a grant in the sum of $3500.00 from the State of Massachusetts and a Municipal budget of $5000.00 The members of the Council on Aging and the Director volunteer their time to help wherever and whenever needed.
The Council on Aging are working with the Seniors of Dunstable to show the need for a Senior Center, which is now at the Dunstable Library. We are getting some support and would like to encourage any resident, 60 years or older to come and join us to have fun, and become involved. This is held the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Wednesday’s of every month. A lunch is provided plus they have a lot of activities planned and socializing. We have added a Bone Builder Class at the Library which is held every Wednesday and Friday morning from 10:30am to 11:30am and is attended by 14 participants and 3Trainers. This is an active program put on free by Community Teamwork’s and anyone 60 and older is welcome to come and participate.
The Dunstable Senior Club meets once a month, on the first Wednesday of every month. The meetings start at 11:00 a.m. and begin with a delicious meal, followed by a business meeting and entertainment. We welcome all Citizens 60 and over to come and join the Club and have some fun.
REPORT OF THE COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
The Community Preservation Committee holds at least one annual Public Hearing for community input regarding possible projects for CPA funding. Other than that, they meet as needed when requests are submitted. Requests are accepted throughout the year, and forms for submission are available on the town website. Twelve projects have been completed using CPA funds. Projects have been completed in all of the allowed areas, Open space, Recreation, Historic preservation, and Community Housing. Our most recent project was the purchase of 12 acres known as The Best Triangle" in 2012. The Town of Dunstable received 100% in state matching funds in the fall of 2013. Respectfully Submitted, Susan K. Psaledakis, Member at Large, Chair Joan M. Simmons, Member at Large Joseph P. Dean, Member at Large Judith K. Larter, Conservation Commission Timothy L. Joyce, Historic Commission James E. Tully, Park Commission Alan Chaney, Affordable Housing Kenneth Leva, Board of Selectman George J. Basbanes, Planning Board
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REPORT OF THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Dunstable Conservation Commission meetings are generally scheduled on the second and fourth Monday of each month at the Town Hall, starting at 7:30pm. Interested residents are welcome to attend. The Dunstable Conservation Commission serves the community as a state mandated regulatory agency while also promoting the conservation and sustainable use of Dunstable’s natural resources. The Conservation Commission Act (Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C) of 1957 designates the Conservation Commission as the official agency charged with the protection of the community’s natural resources. In 1972, Conservation Commissions were given the added responsibility for administering the Wetlands Protection Act (MA G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40). In addition to its responsibility under the state statute, the Commission has similar responsibilities as set forth in the Dunstable General Wetlands Bylaw. Under the Wetlands Protection Act and the Town Bylaw, Commission files show the following actions were taken in the calendar year 2013: Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) hearings/continuations 1 Notices of Intent hearings/continuations 5 Requests for Determination/continuations 5 Wetland Bylaw Hearing 1 Site Visits 20 Certificates of Compliance 15 Building Permits 6 Occupancy Permits 4 Demolition Permits 1 Enforcement Orders 2 Secretary Cheryl Mann attended the MACC conference on March 2nd at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester. In addition to viewing the exhibits, she attended two classes; “Commissions Behaving Badly-Lessons in Legal Liability” and “Writing Denials Under Local Wetlands Bylaw”. Judy Larter continued to serve as the Commission’s representative on the Dunstable Community Preservation Committee. The Conservation Commission held a “cut your own Christmas tree” sale December 7th and 14th at the Flat Rock Hill (Mill St.) and Amos Kendall (High St.) conservation properties. The Commission raised $1,300. Funds must be spent for conservation purposes. The Commission worked again with Bay State Forestry Service to control patches of the invasive species Japanese Knotweed at Flat Rock Hill/Blanchard Hill Conservation areas as well as Phragmites near the bridge on Main Street.
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The Commission, working with a forester, selectively cut timber on part of the Spaulding Proctor property. Monies from the cut must be used for Conservation purposes. The cut will improve forest growth and wildlife habitat. The Conservation Secretary attended a Regional Conservation meeting in 2013 at the Nashua River Watershed Association. Local Commission members and staff met to discuss a topic chosen by the host community of Townsend. The Conservation Commission has been the fortunate beneficiary of many Eagle Scout projects over the years. Scouts contact the Commission to request assistance in searching for projects to do on conservation land. These scouts work closely with our members. Two Eagle Scout projects were completed in 2013. At the site of the old Kendall-Cummings Barn on Main Street an informational kiosk was installed and trees and brush were removed to expose the stone foundation. At the Flat Rock Hill and the Stone Arch Bridge conservation areas another project involved installing kiosks with facts about those areas. For information about the Conservation Commission, please go to the town website at www.dunstable-ma.gov Useful Information One sometimes hears that Dunstable is “closed to hunting”. This is not the case. Dunstable does have a “discharge of firearms” bylaw. One must have the written permission of the landowner in order to discharge a firearm. As a matter of practice, neither the Town, nor the Dunstable Rural Land Trust grants such permission for land they control. Bow hunting and fishing are permitted unless the property is posted. State property (Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife) is governed by separate rules; check their website at http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/ Questions sometimes arise with regard to the operation of snow vehicles and recreation vehicles. Residents may wish to refer to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 90B, Section 26, paragraph (e): “No person shall operate a snow vehicle or recreation vehicle on privately-owned property unless…the operator has in his possession…a document, signed by the owner…authorizing operation of such vehicle…”. "No person shall operate a snow vehicle or recreation vehicle on publicly-owned property except on trails marked and designated for use by such vehicles, or without the express permission of the owner.” Respectfully, Leah Basbanes, Chair Juan Amodei Alan Chaney Jeff Haight Judy Larter Bill Moeller Marilyn Pike Cheryl Mann, Secretary
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REPORT OF THE DUNSTABLE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Dunstable Public Library (DPL) was once again certified by the state of Massachusetts. Our certification is very important to the services we are allowed to offer the community. With this important piece we can offer our residents access to every library, book, magazine, movie, museum pass in the State of Massachusetts. To stay certified it is important that the Town support financially the operation of the library.
With the retirement of Susan Tully we hired a new Children’s Librarian Karen Debreceni, she ran a very successful summer reading program from June-August and has had many successful programs throughout the year. There are weekly Story Hours, bi-weekly music time and a weekly homework assistance program. We could not be happier to have her join our team.
I would like to mention the additional staff. Gail Silveria has been with us for 11 years and is our main cataloger. Theresa Wiscarva has been with the Library the longest, 24 years, and has perfected her craft. Suzanne Wall has been here off and on for 14 years and is a welcome addition with her expertise being children’s literature. Anne Fenochetti has worked here for 3 years and is most often running the circulation desk. Wendy Harvey is a welcome addition to our evening staff. Mary Beth Pallis has been working at the Library for 15 years and all but 7 months as the Library Director.
The Library has been fortunate to have senior abatement workers. Carol Bacon comes with a multitude of library experience as she was the Library Director in Tyngsborough. Ruth Rogers a lifelong resident of the Town is here most Saturdays.
The Library Trustees are a crucial part and the backbone of the Library. They are the governing force and lead advocates for the services that are provided. Cathy Bence and John Callahan both work in the Library field. They understand the functionality and importance that a public library brings to the community. Joanne Mikol works in the private sector and has added a refreshing insight into that arena. All three are residents of town and we are truly fortunate to have them!
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Beth Pallis
Library Director
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REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD Chapter 41, Section 70 of the General Laws of Massachusetts allows towns “having a population of less than 10,000 people to create a Planning Board which shall make careful studies of the resources, possibilities and needs of the town, particularly with respect to conditions injurious to the public health or otherwise in and about rented dwellings, and make plans for the development of the municipality, with special reference to proper housing of its inhabitants.” The Planning Board would like to remind residents that many of the roads in Dunstable have been designated as scenic roads. According to M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 15C, “after a road has been designated as a scenic road any repair, maintenance, reconstruction, or paving work done with respect thereto shall not involve or include the cutting or removal of trees, or the tearing down or destruction of stone walls, or portions thereof, except with the prior written consent of the Planning Board……”. If you have any questions, please call the office (978) 649-4514 x230. The Dunstable Planning Board meets regularly at 7:30pm on the first and third Mondays of each month, or as required. The pubic is welcome at these meetings. There are five board members. Three board members are required to conduct regular business. George Basbanes agreed to stay on as the Planning Board representative on the Community Preservation Committee. The Board worked throughout the year on the following additions or changes to the Town of Dunstable's Zoning Bylaw:
A new section "Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar Photovoltaic Facilities" Bylaw and a change to the "Growth Limitation" Bylaw which were approved at the May 2013 Annual Town Meeting and then by the Attorney General's office; and
A Temporary Moratorium on Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers Bylaw which was approved at the November 2013 Special Town Meeting. This bylaw is currently before the Attorney General's office for review.
The end of 2013, the Board received a Definitive Subdivision filing for Alexander Estates (Hall Street/Lake Street). The Planning Board notes the following activities during 2013: Plans not requiring subdivision approval 4 Building Permits signed 5 Definitive Hearings/continuations 0 Zoning Hearings 2 Scenic Road Hearings/continuations 3 Fee Schedule Hearing 0 Preliminary Meetings/continuations 2 Subdivision Approvals 0 Special Permit Hearings/continuations 4 Respectfully Submitted, W.J. Goldthwaite, Chairman Joan Simmons, Vice Chair Joseph Vlcek, Clerk George Basbanes, Member at large Brett Rock, Member at large Cheryl Mann, Office Secretary
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REPORT OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS Fiscal issues dominated the landscape when FY2013 closed. As the new fiscal year opened, it became painfully apparent that FY2013 had closed in deficit. Jared Stanton, the newly-appointed Director of Business and Finance in July, immediately began communications with the superintendent, the school committee, town officials in both Groton and Dunstable, the auditors for the school department, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and the Department of Revenue to inform everyone of our status. The Department of Revenue took the lead in resolving the problem and determined that the school district’s deficit in FY2013 was $165,615. That sum was taken from the district’s Excess and Deficiency account and FY2013 was closed. There were several reasons for the deficit: poor internal communications in the central office, errors in the payroll function over time, and a multi-year dependence upon Excess and Deficiency funds as a source of revenue. As a Groton municipal leader recently stated, “It was the perfect storm.” Unfortunately, the fiscal issues just described cascaded into the FY2014 budget and into the development of the FY2015 budget. As of this writing, the school committee and the administration have implemented new efficiencies, reductions in support staff, and increased efforts to seek revenue (grants and concessions from vendors, etc.). We are confident that, with these measures, and careful monitoring of expenditures, the FY2014 will not end in deficit. Despite the laser-focus of the central office on the fiscal affairs of the district, students were served well. Principals were able to provide the leadership in the buildings to continue normal operations and promote the excellence to which Groton-Dunstable has been accustomed over the years. Teachers continued to work on the implementation of the Common Core State Standards in English Language Arts and Mathematics, and students continued to perform at high levels in classrooms, on the field, and on stage. Perhaps the highlight of the year was the technology warrant article approved by the citizens of Groton and Dunstable in the spring of FY13 for $562,055. As a result of their generosity, 800 devices were purchased for student and staff use and wireless Internet access was extended to each of the district’s schools. Finally, a director of technology was hired (Andrew Marcinek), who quickly formed a new technology department. The new structure increased the capacity of the “tech team” to keep all the equipment working, provide direct support to students, provide professional development to teachers, and begin to offer evening sessions for the greater community. The spring of 2014 puts the school district at a crossroads as the cascading effects from previous years continue to challenge the FY2015 budget process. The requested increase of $2,642,856, though large, is not more than what we would have had if the school department’s budget request to the towns had grown appropriately over the last several years. Since the district was using excess and deficiency as a revenue source, the spending pattern over those same years was appropriate for the maintenance of the program. The two communities will now need to make decisions with regard to funding and the desired quality of education in our district. Ultimately, the schools have more a funding problem than a spending problem. Anthony J. Bent, Ed.D. Superintendent
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE For FY 2013 the district ended the year with a deficit of $165,615. As a result, the balance of excess and deficiency (E&D) was certified by the Department of Revenue at $615,615 representing 1.75% of the FY 2014 budget. By law the district is permitted to maintain up to a fund balance of 5% of the budget in order to pay for unanticipated expenses, particularly in areas of private school special education tuitions and building infrastructure repairs (HVAC, plumbing, electrical etc.). The district continues to be concerned with state aid particularly with Chapter 70, Chapter 71 (Transportation Reimbursement), and Special Education Circuit Breaker. At this time the district expects Chapter 70 and Chapter 71 to be level funded for FY 2015 and Circuit Breaker to be lower than expected for both FY 2014 and FY 2015. The Middle School South roof replacement was completed on time and under budget. The total project cost was $1,169,562. Massachusetts State Building Authority (MSBA) will reimburse the district 45.74% of the project costs. As a first time Director of Business and Finance, and a key administrator in the district, I have found it invaluable to visit schools and classrooms to better understand the fiscal requests. Denise Zahn, the new Assistant to the Director of Business and Finance/Payroll Coordinator, Polly McGrath, School Accountant, and I have implemented a number of new procedures and payroll practices to omit errors. In addition, we have implemented a new software, Infinite Visions, which will allow us to manage the budget and payroll with better efficiency. We have also consulted with DOR, DESE, and Melanson and Health on a number of fiscal procedures. FY 2015 was a very difficult budget to prepare because the revenue that we have been using in past years is no longer available. The district has relied on allocations from E&D and revolving accounts which are no longer available. Also a number of line items in FY 2014 were underfunded (e.g., salaries, special education tuitions and transportation). The revenue and budgeting problems listed above contributed to the increase in assessments (2.6 million). FY 2015 is a level service budget but does include contingency money to replenish the dangerously low E&D figure. As we continue to prepare the FY 2015 budget, the district will continue to work tirelessly with both towns to achieve fiscal stability. Respectfully Submitted, Jared M. Stanton Director of Business and Finance
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REPORT OF THE PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICES DEPARTMENT The Pupil Personnel Services Department provides support services for students in the Groton-Dunstable Regional School District to allow students to make effective progress in all academic areas. Support services provided to students include: nursing, guidance counseling, special education, early childhood education, psychological services, behavior consultation, and related therapy services that include school adjustment counseling, speech/language, occupational and physical therapy, augmentative technology, and special transportation. All schools have a registered nurse, guidance counselors, a team chairperson, special education teachers and paraprofessionals. District-wide personnel offer related therapy services and psychological services. The school district has developed and implemented language-based classrooms at the Middle School for grades 5-6 and 7-8 and plans to offer language-based services at the High School, as well. A therapeutic learning center has been established at both the Middle School and the High School to provide support to students with social/emotional issues that impact their learning in the general curriculum. The teachers in each of these programs received training during the summer and ongoing consultation from outside experts during the school year to ensure the success of the programs. The continuing goals of Pupil Personnel Services Department are: to support the co-teaching model through professional development for teachers, to facilitate positive transition for students changing schools through a collaborative process that includes staff and parents, to provide professional development to teachers on scientifically researched instructional methods, to increase collaboration between special education and regular education staff, to increase communication and collaboration with parents, and to provide as many effective and cost-efficient services as possible for special education children within the school district. Respectfully Submitted, Camilla Huston Director of Pupil Personnel Services
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PETER TWOMEY YOUTH CENTER
The Peter Twomey Youth Center (PTYC) is the base for the Extended Day Programs (FR/SU/BT); Community Education Programs (adult and children’s enrichment); and, scheduling for all District facilities including the Performing Arts Center, Black Box Theater, gyms and fields. It is self-supporting and is funded by tuitions, community donations and fundraisers. It is located on the Main Campus of schools in Groton. The Extended Day Program, is available to all District students from Pre-K through Middle School and is located at the Boutwell Early Childhood Center, the Florence Roche and Swallow Union Elementary Schools and the Peter Twomey Youth Center. The staff of this Program are committed to providing academic support, supervised peer socialization and organized age appropriate activities within a safe and nurturing environment. The Community Education Program which includes Adult Ed; GDRHS After 2 Club, Middle School After School Clubs and Elementary Children’s Enrichment programs is always looking for new and different variety of offerings at all levels. Over the years Community Ed has incorporated school and town programs that have been in danger of being cut due to budget constraints such as the Middle School and Elementary plays, the Middle School Ski Program, Elementary Band, Flag Football and Summer Tennis Camp. As the scheduler for the District Calendar and all facility calendars after school hours, the goal is to maintain an organized balance of space used and to prevent conflicts from occurring with space or meetings. This function helps to insure that parents and community members are not asked to divide their time between events and locations. Also, included under the base of the Peter Twomey Youth Center is the management of the Performing Arts Center and Black Box theatre. This includes scheduling all events taking place in these facilities and acting as liaison for all outside groups using the sites. This consists of scheduling custodial help, theater personnel and police details along with any other need that a group may require. Two new roles include the overseeing of the publication 3 times a year of the Barometer and acting as the coordinator of District Safety and Security. The PTYC continues to offer needed meeting space for community groups and gym space for children/adult athletics. Karen Tuomi Director of Extended Day and Community Services
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REPORT OF THE GROTON-DUNSTABLE REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL By all measures, Groton-Dunstable Regional High School is a high performing school. The students arrive willing to learn and eager to succeed. At the core of the school’s success is the staff, which must be commended for their dedication to students, and their willingness to work hard, adapt, and remain flexible as the seemingly endless changes in education continue. Groton-Dunstable Regional High School students, teachers, administrators, and staff are proud of both the collective and individual achievements during the 2012-2013 school year. By no means an exhaustive list, the data and achievements listed below span the areas of academics, athletics, visual and the performing arts, and provide a glimpse into the quality of the students attending our schools.
Performance Data Newsweek Rankings: Top 3% in Massachusetts (12th) and top 1% nationally (388) U.S. News Rankings: Top 10% in Massachusetts (40th), top 2% nationally (901) Received AP Honor Roll Award for increasing enrollment without sacrificing scores Total students enrolled in AP have increased 85% over the course of five years while the
percentage of students scoring 3 or better has remained steady at nearly 90% 95% of the GDRHS graduating class of 2013 enrolled in post-secondary institutions GDRHS SAT scores for 2013: Reading (549), Writing (538), Math (579) 100% of our students taking AP Calculus scored a 5 80% of our students taking the Statistics AP exam scored a 3 or higher 96% of our student taking the Chemistry A.P. exam scored a 3 or higher 87 % of our students taking Environmental Science A.P. exams scored a 3 or higher 82% of our students taking U.S. History A.P. exams scored 3 or higher 100% of our students taking Physics A.P. exams scored 3 or higher 67% of our students taking English Language Composition scored 3 or higher 97% of our students taking Biology A.P. exams scored 3 or higher 84% of our students taking English Literature A.P. exams scored 3 or higher 36% of our students taking the Spanish Language A.P. exam scored a 3 or higher
On the 2012 MCAS Tests, our students scored well above the state average and we have met Annual Yearly Progress as outlined in the No Child Left Behind Act.
Math: 97% Advanced & Proficient (Tied for 6th in State) English: 100% Advanced & Proficient (Tied for 34th in State) Science: 95% Advanced & Proficient (Tied for 15th in State)
There were 63 Adams Scholarship Winners
2012-2013 Accomplishments Seven students recognized at the Boston Globe Scholastic Awards More than 65% of our student body participated in athletics Boys Soccer won a state championship title Boys football was undefeated in the regular season Girls Volleyball, Girls and Boys Lacrosse, and Boys Hockey all qualified for the playoffs Veterans Day ceremony honored all veterans of the armed forces.
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Hockey team honored Sgt. Woitowicz and local veterans 4th Annual Domestic Violence week was a success Woman in History events were a success Pink Week raised awareness and funds for breast cancer research Community Service Week provided clothes to Groton Give and Take, food to Loaves and
Fishes, and raised money for local charities Breast cancer and testicular cancer awareness assemblies were held 9th grade orientation featured 150 high school volunteers and more than 150 incoming 9th
graders GDEF provided thousands of dollars in grants that are positively impacting students Festival of One-Act Plays was a success
Respectively Submitted, Michael Mastrullo, Principal Marissa Brisson, Assistant Principal Rick Arena, Dean of Students
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MIDDLE SCHOOL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
• Last school year, the middle school piloted Cluster Grouping in Grade 7. Cluster Grouping occurs when a group of identified "gifted" students are placed with groups of other students in a mixed-ability classroom. Teachers differentiate their instruction based on these needs of these students. This school year we have implemented Cluster Grouping across all grade levels. Overall, it has gone well. Professional Development has been provided for teachers to meet to work on differentiated lesson plans to accommodate he needs of those students who are part of the Cluster Group.
• We have expanded our SSC Program (for students on the spectrum) by adding an additional teacher through the reduction of three paraprofessionals.
• We have restructured our Reading Intervention Program by eliminating the Literacy Lab and hiring a Reading Tutor to work with identified small groups of non Special Education students who are reading substantially below grade level.
• Our TLC Program (Therapeutic Learning Center) has been very successful in supporting students with social/emotional challenges.
• Due to the enhancement of Technology at the building-based level and the hiring of a full time Technology Specialist, the use of Technology has improved considerably. Teachers are feeling much more comfortable in integrating technology into their curriculum and students are utilizing a variety of digital resources and technology tools. For example, teachers and students are collaborating in paperless classrooms using the power of google apps for documents.
• This school year the 5th grade math teachers have implemented a brand new math Program (Envisions) that is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Feedback from many of the teachers have been very positive. This program utilizes a variety of online interactive activities to keep students focused and on task.
Other accomplishments include:
• School – wide assemblies on bullying/cyberbullying, Handicap Awareness and Disability Awareness Month
• Raised over $9,000 for Project Mitten (sending donations to needy families during the holiday season)
• Destination Imagination Teams are competing this year
• School Wide Spelling and Geography Bees
• Implementation of A.L.I.C.E. (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate) as our new lockdown protocol in the event of an emergency.
Submitted by Steven M. Silverman, Principal
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SWALLOW UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Swallow Union is located in the center of Dunstable. The Union building was dedicated in December, 1985 with less than 60 students, K-9. The Swallow building opened its doors in 1963 and the connector was added in 1978. The last major renovation was completed in September, 1995. Currently we house grades K-4 and we have roughly 298 students. Our staff of well-trained professionals continue to be eager to learn new teaching strategies to enhance their daily instruction. They set high expectations for themselves and their students. Currently, our School Improvement Plan focuses on three two-year goals. Our first goal is to enhance our delivery of instruction in the area of reading through the implementation of a readers’ workshop model. Another goal is to utilize and infuse the new technology into our daily curriculum. Lastly, we are working on aligning our curriculum to match the new Common Core Curriculum that Massachusetts adopted a couple of years ago During the past several years, our students have excelled academically. We consistently score in the top 10% state wide on MCAS. In addition, our students have shown great progress in many of our district wide academic assessments. Lastly, Swallow Union continues to house the district’s Applied Behavior Analysis program. This program has been at Swallow Union for the past eleven years and is contracted through the New England Center For Children. This partnership is for students with intense special needs and has been a wonderful asset for all our students. Respectfully Submitted, Peter Myerson Principal
SWALLOW UNION MISSION STATEMENT We believe that all students can learn. It is our responsibility to excite students about learning in a positive, safe, and engaging environment. We will challenge students to achieve high academic standards while fostering their intellectual curiosity as well as their emotional, social, and physical development. In a mutually respectful community of staff, students, and parents, we value the shared responsibility to help all students achieve their potential, develop confidence, and pursue their own passions.
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REPORT OF THE BOUTWELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER The Boutwell Early Childhood Center provided an integrated, language based early childhood education program that offered stimulating programming for 80 children aged 3-5 over the past year as well 8 children who attended the Parent Child Playgroup. Along with daily discoveries in our subject areas, we encountered some moments worth highlighting along the way. Accomplishments 2013: • Continued work on the alignment of specific preschool curriculum with the new Massachusetts Common Core Standards and the Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences • Seventh year of the School Council for the Boutwell School, the Council focused on the 100 year celebration of the Boutwell School Building founded in 1914. • Continual improvement in pre-numeracy, pre-writing and school readiness skills • Improved the preschool mathematics curriculum and piloted a new literacy effort “Lively Letters” for preschool • Trained staff to use math throughout each child’s day to create a learning environment in which math is embedded in all learning • Return of full time Early Childhood Director increased the schools capacity to support the district’s preschool population, for example: � The director is taking children to the in school preschool specific library with the Reading with Mr. Russ program � The director is conducting home visits with incoming students referred by Early Intervention programs Goals for 2014: • Complete the work on the alignment of our Mathematics curriculum to the new Common Core and the Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences • Train staff on creative ways to integrate science, technology and engineering throughout the preschool learner’s day. • Expand the program hours to support working families and increase enrollment and revenue • Add an employee childcare program including an infant and a toddler classroom, these programs could be expanded to serve community members as well Boutwell welcomed the following new staff member for the 2013 – 2014 school year: Speech and Language Pathologist – Courtney Choate With the continued focus on Mathematics (as we align to the new Common Core), Boutwell students are working hard to achieve an understanding of number concepts as well as logical and spatial relationships that will improve their ability to learn throughout their lives. Thanks to the efforts of our teachers and specialists, students are learning to recite numbers in order, compare quantity, comprehend position and match objects in one to one correspondence. Respectfully Submitted, Russell Hoyt, Early Childhood Director, Boutwell Early Childhood Center
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REPORT OF THE GREATER LOWELL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
The Greater Lowell Technical High School Committee meets in the Administrative Office (Room 2260), 250 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsborough, Massachusetts. Meetings are public and district residents are welcome to attend. School Committee and sub-committee meeting schedule, past meeting minutes, and the current fiscal year budget are listed on the school’s web site at www.gltech.org. MISSION STATEMENT Greater Lowell Technical High School commits to ensure students’ readiness for career, college, and citizenship in the 21st century. We challenge and support students as they realize their individual potential for personal and professional success. FINANCES Revenue 2013 - 2014 1. Excess and Deficiency $325,000 E & D & Reserves – Transportation $132,000 2. Assessments: includes minimum contribution, and transportation aid Dracut $3,612,786 Dunstable $184,059 Lowell $6,230,555 Tyngsborough $1,275.307 Total $11,302,707 3. State Aid Chapter 70 $23,630,877 Transportation $1,020,286 Total State Aid $24,651,163 TOTAL REVENUE $36,410,870 Expenses 1. Operating Instruction $17,286,060 Plant $3,259,167 Fixed Charges $8,257,366 Administration $2,468,572 Other Services $4,802,187 Programs w/other Districts $279,218 Debt $58,300 TOTAL BUDGET $36,410,870
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MCAS Greater Lowell Technical High School’s first time passing rates are as follows: English 96%, math 90%, and science 92%. The passing rate continues to improve. Students scoring in the Advanced and Proficient categories are as follows: English 85%, math 69%, and science 63%. POSTSECONDARY AND LPN PROGRAMS Postsecondary - The Executive Committee of the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) granted accreditation to Greater Lowell Technical School Post Secondary programs as a result of a recent institutional review and evaluation. Greater Lowell offers a variety of choices for those interested in improving job skills, changing careers or simply pursuing a leisure-time interest. More than 650 students took postsecondary courses during the past school year. Students can earn certificates of completion in many of the courses including vocational-technical courses for licensure, postsecondary career courses, and enrichment courses. LPN - The Practical Nursing Program is a 40-week, postsecondary course with 1,097 hours of classroom and clinical instruction. After completing the program, graduates are eligible to take the National Council of Licensing Examination - Practical Nursing, with 96.55% of the students passing the exam on their first attempt. To accommodate diverse schedules, both a daytime and an evening/weekends division are offered. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Greater Lowell Technical High School takes pride in giving back to the member communities. Examples include: free auto care inspections, partnering with Habitat for Humanity on a home project, auto work for town vehicles, the restoration of a statue at a local cemetery, electrical work at Living Waters community outreach center, food drives for local food pantry, and various fundraising efforts for local organizations. BOARD MEMBERS Victor Olson 2014 Dracut Paul Morin 2015 Dracut David Tully 2015 Dunstable Fred Bahou 2017 Lowell Raymond Boutin 2015 Lowell Erik Gitschier 2015 Lowell George O’Hare 2017 Lowell George Tatseos 2015 Tyngsborough
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REPORT OF THE DUNSTABLE TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE In 1928, the idea of having a town forest led to the creation of the Town Forest Committee. In 1929, Town Meeting authorized the selectmen to purchase a town forest of about 100 acres, and they proceeded to acquire an “approximately “ 100 acre parcel on Groton Street, to be known as the George Pierce Town Forest. The price was $300.00 for what turned out to be 133 acres. In 1930 and 1931, the Town Improvement Committee, the Dunstable Grange, and Town Meeting provided money for planting 10,000 trees (white pine, red pine, and spruce). In 1935, the Town accepted the bequest of 35 acres from Martina Gage; this land was turned over to the Town Forest Committee in 1938. The Pierce and Gage Town Forests are managed by the Town Forest Committee for the production of forest products on a sustainable basis. The Committee follows a forestry plan prepared by New England Forestry Consultants for the Pierce Town Forest. In addition to timber and pulp, the town forests provide carbon sequestration, aquifer recharge, wildlife habitat, noise and light barriers, aesthetics, and recreation through a system of trails. Since 1928, the Town Forest Committee has consisted of three appointed members who meet on an as needed basis. Meetings are posted. Town forests are classified as “dedicated open space”, meaning they cannot be used for any other purpose. In 2013, the Committee conducted a timber cut of approximately 155,000 board feet of red pine. Net proceeds totaled $18,177.68. This sum was placed in the Town Forest timber account. Respectfully Submitted, Alan Chaney Jeffrey Haight Ronald Patenaude
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REPORT OF THE WATER COMMISSIONERS To the Water Users and Citizens of the Town of Dunstable, this is the 2013 Annual Report for the Dunstable Water Department (DWD). The Board would like to remind residents that you can learn more about the Water Department through our website at www.dunstable-ma.gov. In addition to our Rules and Regulations, forms, upcoming agendas and meeting minutes, there are additional links which should answer your questions and guide you in better understanding our system. Water Commissioner Joyce Cail left the department in May of 2013. We wish to thank her for her service to the Town. Bryan Conant was elected in May 2013 to fulfill the vacancy left by Joyce. The Water Department would like to thank David Tully Jr. for his continued support in 2013. The Board held a Public Hearing in February on our "Schedule of Rates and Fees". At that hearing the following was approved and effective March 1st; an increase to the water rates, an increase to the backflow testing rate, two new sections I.E.-Processing Fee, Unpaid Bills and II.P regarding turning on, shutting off or tampering with equipment. The Department experienced a valve leak with our hydro-pneumatic tanks on Pond Street in March which resulted in 4 feet of water flooding the building. This leak was a reminder of the fragility of our aging system. In addition, we had a shut off valve leak at the corner of Westford Street, maintenance to our McCrometer Insertion Magmeter, and a repair to the monitor that reads the pH of our water. Our Department's challenge going into 2014 is to continue to work towards keeping our system in good working order as well as looking to a permanent solution to our aging equipment. Service was performed on our system, backflow preventers were tested and hydrants were flushed, all of which are part of our yearly maintenance program. The Dunstable Water Department would like to remind residents on Town Water of our policy on delinquent accounts. The Rules and Regulations state “Water may be shut off for non-payment of bills or disregard of rules.” Invoices w/interest are mailed to late accounts monthly. Each spring, three “Shut off Notices” are sent (by mail, by certified mail and hand delivered by the Constable) to inform residents that their water may be shut off in May/June. Any water customer that would like to be notified when the department experiences an interruption in service, emergency or important notifications are urged to send their e-mail address to: [email protected] If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at 978-649-4514 x230. Our office hours are: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-3:00pm. The Water Board meets the 4th Tuesday of the month. The public is invited. Thank you for your continued support.
Respectfully, Karl Huber-Chairman Joyce Cail-Commissioner until May 2013 Robert Gamache-Commissioner Bryan Conant – Commissioner as of May 2013 David Hardman-Associate Member David Tully, Jr. Cheryl Mann-Secretary
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TOWN OF DUNSTABLESTATEMENT OF REVENUE, BUDGET VS ACTUAL
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BALANCEGENERAL FUND BUDGET ACTUAL FAVORABLE
RECEIPTS (UNFAVORABLE)
TAXESPersonal Property Current 139,000.00 138,951.29 (48.71) Personal Property Prior - (23,515.30) (23,515.30) Real Estate Current 7,002,000.00 6,879,063.72 (122,936.28) Real Estate Prior - 185,110.64 185,110.64 Tax Liens Redeemed - - - Motor Vehicle Excise Current 400,000.00 384,189.06 (15,810.94) Motor Vehicle Excise Prior - 54,435.79 54,435.79 Other - Payments After Abatement - 339.63 339.63
7,541,000.00 7,618,574.83 77,574.83 INTEREST
Interest on Property Tax 39,000.00 40,885.67 1,885.67 Interest on Motor Vehicle 1,000.00 2,643.81 1,643.81 Interest on Tax Liens - - - Interest on Capital Projects - Interest on Investments 5,000.00 4,073.82 (926.18)
45,000.00 47,603.30 2,603.30 LICENSES & PERMITS
Driveway Permits - 175.00 175.00 Camp License - 10.00 10.00 Cable T V 500.00 498.50 (1.50) Raffle Permits - 50.00 50.00 Firearms Licenses 1,000.00 2,225.00 1,225.00 Fire Permits 5,500.00 5,290.00 (210.00) Building Permits 10,000.00 15,867.35 5,867.35 Gas Permits 2,000.00 3,250.00 1,250.00 Plumbing Permits 2,000.00 2,815.00 815.00 Electrical Permits 5,000.00 10,890.00 5,890.00 Planning Board Special Permits 2,000.00 - (2,000.00) Common Victullar - 75.00 75.00 Dog Licenses 3,500.00 3,502.00 2.00
31,500.00 44,647.85 13,147.85 GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Selectmen Rental 35,000.00 21,700.00 (13,300.00) Other Misc. 1,000.00 665.21 (334.79) Tax Collector Demand Fees 9,000.00 10,439.00 1,439.00 R M V Surcharge 1,000.00 2,220.00 1,220.00 Municipal Lien Certificates 2,000.00 3,950.00 1,950.00 Treasurer - - - Assessors 200.00 206.00 6.00 Town Clerk Dog License Fines - 220.00 220.00 Certified Vitals 400.00 675.50 275.50 Passports - - - Non Criminal Fines 1,500.00 715.00 (785.00) Business Certificates 200.00 460.00 260.00 Other Miscellaneous - 264.00 264.00 Conservation Tree Fund - 1,300.00 1,300.00 Planning Board Application Fees 500.00 2,650.00 2,150.00 Board of Appeals Filing Fees - 1,200.00 1,200.00 Hearings - 1,800.00 1,800.00
50,800.00 48,464.71 (2,335.29)
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TOWN OF DUNSTABLESTATEMENT OF REVENUE, BUDGET VS ACTUAL
July 1, 2012 - June 30, 2013
BALANCEGENERAL FUND BUDGET ACTUAL FAVORABLE
RECEIPTS (UNFAVORABLE)
PUBLIC SAFETY Police Department Police Reports 200.00 155.00 (45.00) Court Fines 1,000.00 475.00 (525.00) R M V Violations 14,000.00 8,870.00 (5,130.00) Sp. Duty Surcharge 1,000.00 1,637.66 637.66 Miscellaneous - 1,214.96 1,214.96 Animal Control Boarding Fees - - -
16,200.00 12,352.62 (3,847.38) OTHER DEPARTMENTAL
Highway Fees & Charges - 1,300.00 1,300.00 Fire - Other Fees & Charges - - - Board of Health - 20.00 20.00 Library Fines & Copies 100.00 82.96 (17.04)
100.00 1,402.96 1,302.96 STATE & FEDERAL RECEIPTS
State Owned Land 8,695.00 8,695.00 - Chapter 70 Education Aid 4,426.00 4,426.00 - Abate. for Elderly & Veterans 8,679.00 7,863.00 (816.00) Unrestr. General Government Aid 208,034.00 208,034.00 - Additional Government Aid - - - Veteran's Benefits - 504.00 504.00 Federal Gas Tax Refund 2,000.00 3,403.99 1,403.99
231,834.00 232,925.99 1,091.99 REFUNDS & MISC RECEIPTS
Refund GLRVTSD Feasibility Study - 18,852.41 18,852.41 FEMA Grant Reimbursement - 48,398.10 48,398.10 Other Misc Receipts - 61.52 61.52
- 67,312.03 67,312.03
TOTAL REVENUES 7,916,434.00 8,073,284.29 156,850.29
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JULY 1, 2012 - JUNE 30, 2013
TR
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TOWN OF DUNSTABLESCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL PAYMENTS
JULY 1, 2012 - JUNE 30, 2013
CU
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JULY 1, 2012 - JUNE 30, 2013
DE
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Town of DunstableFund Balance Analysis
Period Ending June 30, 2013
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TOWN OF DUNSTABLESTATEMENT OF ACTIVITY - ENTERPRISE FUNDS
JUNE 30, 2013
107
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JUNE 30, 2013
TOWN OF DUNSTABLECOMBINED BALANCE SHEET - ENTERPRISE FUNDS
108
Budget Actual
Reserve for Encumbrances - Reserve for Expenditures - Reserve for Continuing Appropriations 10,967.31 Unreserved Retained Earnings/(Deficit) 89,257.77
100,225.08
Receipts:User Charges 48,375.00 48,809.10 Special Assessments 400.00 1,050.00 Interest on Charges 75.00 266.85 Connection Fees 100.00 350.00 Interest on Investment - 90.08
48,950.00 50,566.03 50,566.03
Other Financing Sources
150,791.11 Expended:
Wages 16,782.00 16,249.85 Energy 6,502.00 7,032.82 Repair & Maintenance 7,153.00 4,543.50 Rentals 250.00 - Training 500.00 75.00 Professional Services 4,999.00 4,633.25 Communication 271.00 326.49 Office Supplies 186.00 176.83 Repair Maintenance Supplies 226.00 - Publice Works Supplies 2,580.00 4,883.92 D.E.P. Assessments 218.00 82.08 In-State Travel 102.00 - Dues & Memberships 414.00 205.00 Emergency Reserve 3,804.00 -
43,987.00 38,208.74 38,208.74
PY Encumbrance - Special Project Add/Replace Cap Asset 10,255.68 Other Financing Uses 4,963.00
97,363.69
Fund Balances as of June 30, 2013:
Reserve for Encumbrances - Reserve for Expenditures - Reserve for Continuing Appropriations 40,818.63 Unreserved Retained Earnings/(Deficit) 56,545.06
97,363.69
TOWN OF DUNSTABLEWATER ENTERPRISE FUNDJULY 1, 2012 - JUNE 30, 2013
Fund Balance as of July 1, 2012
109
Town of DunstableDetail of Unreserved Retained Earnings/(Deficit)Water Enterprise Fund30-Jun-13
Beginning Fund Balance 1-Jul-12 89,257.77
Reverse Fund Balance Reserved for Expenditures Prior Year - Reverse Fund Balance Reserved for Encumbrances Prior Year - Reverse Fund Balance Reserved for Continuing Appropriations Prior Year 10,967.31 Current Year Revenue 50,566.03 Current Year Other Financing Sources -
Reserve Fund Balance for Encumbrances Current Year - Reserve Fund Balance for Expenditures Current Year - Reserve Fund Balance for Continuing Appropriations Current Year (40,818.63) Current Year Expenditures (38,208.74) Current Year Special Project Expenditures (10,255.68) Current Year Other Financing Uses (4,963.00)
Ending Fund Balance 30-Jun-13 56,545.06
110
Budget Actual
Reserve for Encumbrances 4,003.40 Reserve for Expenditures 22,400.00 Reserve for Special Purposes - Unreserved Retained Earnings 33,326.27
59,729.67
Expenditure of Encumbrance (4,003.40)
Receipts: - User Charges 84,400.00 10,411.00 Other Recycling Fees - 3,561.46 Fees Collected In Prior Year - 1,185.32 Other Financing Sources 10,000.00 10,000.00
25,157.78 94,400.00 80,884.05
Expended:Wages 15,300.00 13,824.00 Repair & Maintenance 10,000.00 1,882.38 Rentals 1,200.00 1,300.00 Rubbish Removal 44,400.00 45,593.79 Other Property Services 14,000.00 11,396.89 Other Supplies 9,500.00 322.64 Other Charges - 2,211.75
94,400.00 76,531.45 4,352.60
Fund Balances as of June 30, 2013:
Reserve for Encumbrances - Reserve for Expenditures 6,000.00 Reserve for Special Purposes - Unreserved Retained Earnings (1,647.40)
4,352.60
TOWN OF DUNSTABLETRANSFER STATION ENTERPRISE FUND
JULY 1, 2021 - JUNE 30, 2013
Fund Balance as of July 1, 2012
111
Town of DunstableDetail of Unreserved Retained Earnings/(Deficit)Solid Waste Disposal/Transfer Station Enterprise FundJune 30, 2013
Beginning Fund Balance 1-Jul-12 33,326.27
Current Year Revenue 13,972.46 Current Year Other Financing Sources 10,000.00 Fees Collected In Prior Year 1,185.32 Reverse Prior Year Fund Balance Reserved for Expenditures 22,400.00
Reserve Fund Balance for Expenditures Current Year (6,000.00) Current Year Expenditures (76,531.45) Current Year Other Financing Uses -
Ending Fund Balance 30-Jun-13 (1,647.40)
112
ASSETS NON-EXPENDABLE EXPENDABLE TOTAL
Cash 114,789.54 580,365.69 695,155.23 Investment - Stock 500.00 - 500.00 TOTAL ASSETS 115,289.54 580,365.69 695,655.23
LIABILITIES
Warrants Payable - - - TOTAL LIABILITIES - - -
FUND BALANCES
Harriett C Proctor Chapel - 27,008.55 27,008.55 Asa T. Butterfield Library 21,200.00 1,920.41 23,120.41 Cemetery Perpetual Care 58,706.00 23,660.80 82,366.80 E D & May Swallow Cemetery 1,000.00 1,182.65 2,182.65 Ellen Kendall Library Fund 50.00 260.95 310.95 E R Bennett Public Grounds 500.00 890.84 1,390.84 Fred Fletcher Cemetery Fund 2,532.54 2,607.26 5,139.80 Meeting House Hill Cemetery 1,400.00 2,497.65 3,897.65 Owen Parkhurst Library Fund 1,000.00 1,186.68 2,186.68 Rideout Cemetery PC 401.00 713.44 1,114.44 Sarah Parkhurst Roby Bldg. 2,000.00 3,849.99 5,849.99 Sarah Roby Highway Fund 1,000.00 4,762.77 5,762.77 Sarah Parkhurst Free Lecture 5,000.00 2,379.39 7,379.39 Charles & Hazel Grasse Trust 10,000.00 1,881.19 11,881.19 Marietta Parkhurst Water 500.00 - 500.00
Conservation Timber Fund - 66,193.54 66,193.54 Conservation Land Fund - 100.49 100.49 James McKenna Memorial - 5,827.27 5,827.27 Majorie Olney Library - 10,044.05 10,044.05 Stabilizaion Fund - 382,632.36 382,632.36 Stabilizaion Fund - Highway - 10,031.73 10,031.73
Unemployment Comp Fund - 15,006.33 15,006.33 Veterans Fund - - - Scholarship Fund - 390.63 390.63 Educational Fund - 1,021.80 1,021.80 Senior Fund - 2,718.37 2,718.37 Sarah Parkhurst Charity 5,000.00 7,897.10 12,897.10 Harriet C Proctor Charity 5,000.00 3,699.45 8,699.45 TOTAL FUND BALANCE 115,289.54 580,365.69 695,655.23
TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE 115,289.54 580,365.69 695,655.23
TOWN OF DUNSTABLEBALANCE SHEET - TRUST FUNDS
June 30, 2013
113
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Balance Retirements Balance Original Loan 07/01/12 FY13 06/30/13
LAND ACQUISITION19 Year General Obligation Bond 1,425,000.00 675,000.00 (75,000.00) 600,000.00 Variable Coupon Rate 3.1 - 4.5%Issued 09/01/2002Maturity 05/15/2021
TOWN HALL ARCHITECT19 Year General Obligation Bond 132,000.00 62,000.00 (7,000.00) 55,000.00 Variable Coupon Rate 3.1 - 4.5%Issued 09/01/2002Maturity 05/15/2021
TOWN HALL RENOVATION19 Year General Obligation Bond 1,500,000.00 723,000.00 (83,000.00) 640,000.00 Variable Coupon Rate 3.1 - 4.5%Issued 09/01/2002Maturity 05/15/2021
RECREATION FIELDS10 Year General Obligation Bond 168,000.00 - - - Variable Coupon Rate 3.1 - 4.0%Issued 09/01/2002Maturity 05/15/2012
HENRY PROPERTY10 Year State House Note 4.97% 227,907.49 113,950.00 (22,790.00) 91,160.00 Issued 11/15/2006Maturity 11/15/2006
CPA - FARM PROPERTY19 Year General Obligation Bond 1,500,000.00 1,180,000.00 (80,000.00) 1,100,000.00 Variable Coupon Rate 4.2 - 6.0%Issued 08/15/2007Maturity 08/15/2026
TOTAL: 2,753,950.00 (267,790.00) 2,486,160.00
TOWN OF DUNSTABLESTATEMENT OF LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS
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REPORT OF THE ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS The Zoning Board of Appeals heard and acted on 6 appeals during the year of 2013, meeting as needed.
The Board considered:
• 1 request for a special permit which was granted to the applicant. • 1 request for a finding which was withdrawn by the applicant. • 3 requests for an administrative appeal of which 2 were found in favor of the
petition and one against. • 1 request for a variance which was granted to the applicant.
Documents pertaining to these cases are on file and available for review at the Dunstable Town Hall. I wish to recognize the work of the dedicated members of the Zoning Board of Appeals who serve the citizens of Dunstable on a volunteer basis:
• Ted Gaudette, Clerk • Albert Horton, Associate Member • Ruth Lowder, Associate Member and Secretary • John Martin, Clerk • Gerald Mead, Associate Member • Lisa O’Connell, Member • Judith Thompson, Member • Leo Tometich, Chairperson • Joshua West, Chairperson
Their concern for the welfare of our Town is obvious and demonstrated by the time and effort each of these individuals devotes to their duties as members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Board would like to extend special thanks to Ted Gaudette, Albert Horton, Judith Thompson and Joshua West, and recognize their outstanding tenures as members of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Their years of service have been an invaluable asset to the Town of Dunstable. Respectfully Submitted, Leo Tometich, Chairperson Dunstable Zoning Board of Appeals
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OFFICE OF THE BOARD OF SELECTMEN
TOWN OF DUNSTABLE TOWN HALL, 511 MAIN STREET DUNSTABLE, MA 01827-1313
(978) 649-4514 X224 FAX (978) 649-4371
e-mail [email protected]
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING TOWN WARRANT
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Middlesex ss. To either of the Constables of the Town of Dunstable in the County of Middlesex: Greetings: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town, qualified to vote in elections and Town Affairs, to meet at the Swallow School in said Dunstable, on Monday the 12th of May 2014, at seven o’clock in the evening, then and there to act on the following articles. ARTICLE 1. To consider and act on the printed reports of several Town Officers and Committees.
ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to have the Selectmen appoint for a term of one year, one Pound Keeper, two Fence Viewers, two Field Drivers, and three Surveyors of Lumber, or take any action in relation thereto.
FISCAL YEAR 2014
ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the sum of Twenty Five Thousand ($25,000.00) Dollars, or any other sum, to defray the excess expenditures, as authorized for Snow Removal in accordance with Chapter 44 Section 31D of Massachusetts General Laws, in addition to those costs defrayed by the appropriation voted under Article 2 of the Annual Town Meeting of May 8, 2006, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the acquisition of temporary and/or permanent easements, by donative deed, taking by eminent domain, purchase, or any other lawful means, from any and all landowners, relative to the repair and reconstruction of that portion of Main Street that crosses the Salmon Brook by bridge or culvert, such easements to become part of the public way, and further authorize the Board of Road Commissioners to accept any deeds of gifts of such easements on behalf of the Town, and further to raise and appropriate any sum or sums to defray any costs associated with the same; or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to pay any unpaid bills of 2013 or any other year, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to transfer from the Veterans Benefits Account, Account #0001-05-543-5770-0000-006 the sum of Nine Thousand
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($9,000.00) Dollars, or any other amount, into the Veterans Benefits Fund 0001-05-544-5770-0000-000, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds the sum of Four Thousand ($4,000.00) Dollars, or any other amount, for the purpose of covering the costs of demolition of a dilapidated garage structure on Conservation land located on Woods Court, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $45,000 (funded from the unreserved general fund balance for the CPA fund) for the purpose of supplementing the CPA Open Space Reserve for $15,000; the CPA Historic Reserve for $15,000 and the CPA Community Housing Reserve for $15,000 to meet the obligation to fund each reserve for 10%, or take any action in relation thereto.
FISCAL YEAR 2015
ARTICLE 9. To see what sum or sums the Town will vote to raise and appropriate to defray the expenses of the Town, to fix salary & compensation for all elected and appointed Town Officers, to see whether any such appropriations shall be made contingent upon a referendum vote pursuant to Proposition 2½, so-called, or take any action in relation thereto.”
ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to accept any Gifts or Trust Funds, which may be offered under any condition, or take any action in relation thereto. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to hear reports of any Committees appointed at any previous Town Meeting, or take any action in relation thereto. ARTICLE 12. To see if the town will vote pursuant to G.L. Chapter 41, §1B, as amended, to make the office of Tax Collector appointive by the Board of Selectmen, for a term not to exceed three (3) years, subject to approval of this vote at the next Annual Town Election, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 13. To see if the town will vote pursuant to G.L. Chapter 41, §1B, as amended, to make the office of Treasurer appointive by the Board of Selectmen, for a term not to exceed three (3) years, subject to approval of this vote at the next Annual Town Election, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 33 Section 59 relative to certain entitlements concerning pay and leave for town employees in military service, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate One Thousand Two Hundred Sixty ($1,260.00) Dollars collected from annual sales of Christmas Trees harvested from certain conservation lands into account #0001-01-171-5960-0000-000, authorized under MGL Chapter 40 Section 8C, and transferred to the Conservation Land Fund, with any & all expenditures from that fund to be made under the direction of the Conservation Commission, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, the sum of Ten Thousand ($10,000.00) Dollars, or any other amount for the purpose of purchasing replacement protective vests for the police department, or take any action in relation thereto.
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ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, and/or borrow the sum of Twenty Thousand ($20,000.00) Dollars, or any other amount for the purpose of replacing the chain link fence at the Transfer Station, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, the sum of Sixteen Thousand Eight Hundred Ten ($16,810.00) Dollars, or any other amount for the purpose of purchasing two (2) 45 yard square receiver boxes (roll-offs) for the Transfer Station, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote a resolution to support an affirmative vote under the ballot item pertaining to an override pursuant to Proposition 2½ relative to appropriations for the operating budget under Article 9 of this warrant, or take any action in relation thereto. ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow or transfer from available funds the sum of $70,000.00, or some other sum or sums, to provide for engineering and related consulting services in connection with the study of effectively replacing the hydro-pneumatic tanks presently serving the town in order to provide a suitable storage capability and facility in the town water system, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 21. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or reserve from the Community Preservation Fund annual revenues in the amounts recommended by the Community Preservation Committee for committee administrative expenses, community preservation projects, and other expenses in fiscal year 2015, with each item being considered a separate appropriation, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 22. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate or reserve from the Community Preservation Fund annual revenues in addition to those voted under Article 17 in the amounts recommended by Community Preservation Committee for committee administrative expenses, community preservation projects, and other expenses in fiscal year 2015, with each item being considered a separate appropriation, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 23. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $_________ or some other sum or sums to operate the Transfer Station, pursuant to a requested budget of $________ for personnel and $__________ for operating expenses, for the ensuing fiscal year and that $__________ of this sum come from trash sticker revenue, $__________ of this sum come from enterprise retained earnings, and that $__________ of this sum be appropriated in the general fund as a subsidy to the transfer station, or take any other action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 24. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate the sum of $________ or some other sum or sums to operate the Water Department, pursuant to a requested budget of $_________ for personnel and $__________ for operating expenses, and $_________ for an emergency reserve fund for the ensuing fiscal year and that the full amount of this sum come from water enterprise revenues, or take any other action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 25. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Health to enter into and/or extend a contract with any provider of household waste removal
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services, hazardous or otherwise, public or private, including by such vote the authority to enter into agreements under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 4 and/or 4A, or any other provisions of law and the authority in behalf of said Board of Health to determine terms and provisions of any such agreements and whether the Town will vote to raise and appropriate any sum or sums to defray the cost of any such service or agreement, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 26. To see if the Town will, in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 4A, authorize the Board of Health to enter into an Inter-Municipal agreement with one or more other governmental units to provide public health services which the Board of Health is authorized to perform, in accordance with an Inter-Municipal Mutual Aid Agreement to be entered into between the Town and various governmental units, or take any action in relation thereto. ARTICLE 27. To see if the Town will vote to authorize revolving funds for certain town departments pursuant to the authority of Section 53E1/2 of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as established under Chapter 275 of the Acts of 1990, for FY2015 beginning July 1st, with the specified receipts credited to each fund, the purposes for which may be spent, the amount annual expenditures shall not exceed, and the entity authorized to expend from the fund, as outlined in the following table, or take any action in relation thereto.
Revolving Fund Authorized Entity Receipts Credited Spending Purpose FY Spending
Limit Cemetery Cemetery Commission Receipts collected
from sale of lots, interment fees and other such pertinent fees appertaining to the cemetery
Operation and/or maintenance of the cemetery including the payment of wages or salaries of employees of such facility who are not full time employees of the Town.
$8,500.00
Recreation Recreation Commission funded through donations, fund raising efforts, grants, and receipts for usage permits
Expended for the repairs, maintenance and/or improvements to town recreational sites (including Town Field, Larter Field, tennis courts, and any other facility under Recreation purview)
$7,000.00
COA Transport Council on Aging funded through donations, fund raising efforts, grants, and receipts from usage fees, etc.
Van transportation and miscellaneous transportation costs, etc.
$1,000.00
ARTICLE 28. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into and/or extend a contract with any provider of dispatch and related services, public or private, including by such vote the authority to enter into agreements under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 4 and/or 4A, or any other provisions of law and the authority in behalf of said Board of
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Selectmen to determine terms and provisions of any such agreements and whether the Town will vote to raise and appropriate any sum or sums to defray the cost of any such service or agreement, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 29. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the Stabilization Fund, which was established in accordance with Section 5B of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, or take any action in relation thereto.
ARTICLE 30. To see if the Town will vote to allow the Board of Assessors to use any sum of Free Cash in the Treasurer's hands for the purpose of reducing the Tax Levy of 2015, or take any action in relation thereto. On May 19, 2014 at 12:00 o'clock noon, at the Dunstable Public Library the following articles will be voted on: To bring in their votes, all on one ballot, for the following officers and questions: for the term of one year: one Moderator and two Constables; for the term of two years: one Commissioner of Trust Funds; for the term of three years: one Selectman, one Assessor, one member to the Board of Health, one Road Commissioner, one Town Treasurer, one Tax Collector, one Trustee to the Public Library, one Cemetery Commissioner, one Park Commissioner, one Water Commissioner, one Commissioner of Trust Funds, one Tree Warden, one member to the Groton Dunstable Regional School Committee and two members to the Advisory Committee; for the term of four years: one Commissioner to Expend Parkhurst Free Lecture Funds and for the term of five years: one member to the Planning Board, one Commissioner to Expend Proctor & Parkhurst Trust Funds and one Commissioner to Expend Parkhurst Free Lecture Funds.
“Shall the Town vote to have its elected Treasurer become an appointed Treasurer of the Town?
Yes ___ No ___”
“Shall the Town vote to have its elected Tax Collector become an
appointed Tax Collector of the Town?
Yes ___ No ___”
and “Shall the Town of Dunstable be allowed to assess an additional $200,000.00 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of supplementing the total town operating budget for the fiscal year beginning July first two thousand and fourteen?
Yes ___ No ___”
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And you are hereby directed to serve this warrant, by posting attested copies thereof, one at the Post Office and one at the Town Hall in said Dunstable seven days at least before the time of holding such Town Meeting.
HEREOF FAIL NOT, and make due return of this warrant, with your doings thereon, to the Town Clerk, at the time and place of the meeting as aforesaid.
Given under our hands this 28th day of April, in the year of our Lord, two thousand and fourteen. __________________ Daniel F. Devlin __________________ Walter F. Alterisio
__________________ Kenneth J. Leva I have served this warrant by posting attested copies thereof, one at the Post Office and one at the Town Hall ________ days before said meeting. ________________ ___________________ Date Constable
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